TANGY LEMON SLICE
Enjoy a burst of citrus sunshine! This easy lemon slice boasts a buttery, tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a tangy lemon filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for when you want a sweet treat with a zesty kick.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4.4 oz butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (confectioner's sugar)
- 1 cup caster (superfine sugar)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp grated lemon rind
- 2 tbsp custard powder (if you don't have custard powder, use cornflour/cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a food processor mix the butter, flour and icing sugar until it forms a soft dough around the blade.
- Press into the base of a greased, lined 20x30cm (7x11inch) sponge roll tin (it’s helpful to have the baking paper hanging over the sides so that you can lift out the baked mixture easily).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix caster sugar, lemon juice and rind, custard powder, baking powder and eggs in the food processor until well combined.
- Carefully pour over the warm pastry base and bake a further 25 minutes until set (the surface will feel dry to the touch and slightly springy).
- Cool, then cut into slices (because the filling is sticky, it’s a little difficult to slice – I suggest you dip the knife in hot water, wipe it and slice.. repeat as needed). Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve as is, or with yoghurt on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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