Lemon Meringue Slice Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C.

Step 2

Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm lamington tray.

Step 3

Process the flour, icing sugar, butter and water until the ingredients cling together.

Step 4

Ball mixture together with hands and press evenly (using the curved side of a spoon) over base of prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes, or until browned.

Step 6

Combine egg yolks, condensed milk, lemon rind and juice in a bowl.

Step 7

Pour over cooked base and bake for a further 10 minutes.

Step 8

Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Slowly add caster sugar, beating until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 9

Pour meringue over lemon filling. Sprinkle with coconut.

Step 10

Bake for an extra 10 minutes, or until browned.

Step 11

Cool in the pan.

Step 12

Cut into medium-sized pieces to serve.