This lemon slice makes the perfect Sunday afternoon treat.

Prep Time : 0:05 | Cook Time : 0:30 | Total Time : 0:35 | Serving : 15 pieces person.

Ingredients

• 125g unsalted butter, melted, cooled

• 3/4 cup caster sugar

• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1/3 cup lemon curd (see related recipe)

Coconut topping

• 1 eggwhite, lightly beaten

• 3/4 cup caster sugar

• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut

Method

• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 3cm-deep, 18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang.

• Step 2

  Place butter, sugar, flour and egg in a bowl. Stir to combine. Press into prepared pan. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden.

• Step 3

  Meanwhile, make coconut topping Place eggwhite, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Stir to combine.

• Step 4

  Spread lemon curd evenly over slice base. Sprinkle with topping. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until coconut is golden brown. Cool in pan. Cut into squares. Serve.