LEMON SLICE

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When lemons are plentiful this is perfect. Be careful not to overcook. My cooking times are a little loose because I've never actually written down how long it takes to bake!!

Provided by kodi_inoz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g butter
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • For the base, cream the butter and sugar. Add flour, baking powder and zest and mix well. Press into base of lined slice tray (30cmx20cm).
  • Bake in 180C oven until base is slightly browned. (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Meanwhile beat the eggs, sugar, rind and flour together. Add the juice and cream, beating together well. Pour over base and bake in 160C oven until set. Maybe another 15-20 minutes.
  • Leave to cool then dust with icing sugar and cut into fingers or squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050.1, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 39.3, Cholesterol 378.2, Sodium 530.5, Carbohydrate 105, Fiber 2, Sugar 51.4, Protein 14.5

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