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Lemon Curd Slice

Serves 12-16 Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 50 minutes + cooling
Servings 16
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1 cup dessicated Coconut
  • 2 Cups Gluten Free Plain Flour
  • 1/4 cup Linseed meal
  • 175 g Butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup gluten free flour
  • 3 Lemons zest and Juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 160C (fan forced) and Line a 20×30 brownie pan with baking paper.
  • In a bowl combine the 1/2 cup caster sugar, coconut, 2 cups gf flour and the melted butter. Stir until the mix resembles damp course breadcrumbs.
  • Pour the biscuit dough crumbs into the lined brownie pan and press until you have a firm even layer. Make sure to press into the corners so there is no gaps.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 25 minutes.
  • Once cooked remove and allow to cool. Reduce to oven to 140C.
  • Meanwhile in a clean bowl combine the eggs, egg yolk, remaining caster sugar, zest and mix to incorporate. In a little bowl or cup place the 1/4 cup gf flour and the juice from the lemons and stir until a smooth paste.
  • Add the lemon paste to the egg mix and stir to mix thoroughly.
  • If you feel there is lumps in the lemon mix no is the time to sieve the mix. Simple pour it through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Carefully pour the mix on top of the cooled biscuit base.
  • Then place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then place int he fridge to set for 4 hours or over night.
  • Dust with icing when serving and use a hot clean knife to cut.
Course: Dessert