Lemon Slice recipe

A simple no-bake Lemon Slice made with crushed biscuits, sweetened condensed milk and coconut. It’s quick, easy and downright delicious!

Winter is a time when lemons are abundant, so make this slice. Vitamin C is a vital vitamin for fighting off winter bugs. Lemons are well-known for their high levels of vitamin C. This slice is a satisfying combination of coconut and oats, making it a great mid-morning snack.

Serves: 12 squares

INGREDIENTS

Lemon coconut base

300 grams (roughly 3 cups) Digestive biscuits*, broken into pieces using your hands
100 grams (1 cup) of desiccated coconut
Zest of one lemon
60 grams (1/4 cup) butter
240 ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (roughly 1 lemon)

Lemon icing

125 grams (1 cup) icing or powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
Lemon zest, to decorate

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Base

1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup rolled oatmeal
Zest 1 lemon
1/2 cup dried dates, boiled in boiling water for 30 mins (reserve the water).
Coconut oil, 3 tablespoons
One lemon juice
A pinch of Himalayan salt
3 tablespoons water taken from dates

Icing

1 cup desiccated coconut
Zest 2 lemons
A pinch of Himalayan salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
Two lemons – Juice
3/4 cup coconut oil, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or baking paper. Mix the broken biscuits in a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Pour biscuit crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in coconut and lemon zest. Microwave butter until smooth and melted.
Mix butter, sweetened condensed dairy milk, and lemon juice. Stir well. Once the biscuit crumbs have been coated completely, transfer them to a baking dish. Use a spoon to press down on the biscuit crumbs.
Before making the lemon icing, place the slice in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Mix sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make the icing. Stir until smooth.
Spread the icing on top of the cookie base. Place back in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve by sprinkling fresh lemon zest on top and cutting into squares. Keep the slices in the refrigerator.

NOTES

Any sweet, plain biscuits from the store will work fine.