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EASY ICED LEMON SQUARES Recipe

Easy iced lemon squares with a biscuit base and tangy icing.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz 200g plain biscuits (Rich Tea, Maria, or Digestives)
  • 1 lemon rind and juice
  • 3 oz 85g desiccated coconut
  • 4 oz 110g butter
  • 7 oz 200g condensed milk
  • 8 oz 225g icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8-inch (20cm) square baking tin with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Crush the biscuits using a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • In a large bowl, combine crushed biscuits, desiccated coconut, and lemon zest.
  • In a small saucepan, gently heat butter and condensed milk until the butter melts.
  • Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin.
  • Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until the base is set.
  • Prepare the icing by mixing icing sugar with about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until thick and smooth.
  • Spread the lemon icing over the base.
  • Optionally sprinkle coconut or decorations on top.
  • Let it set, then slice into squares and serve your delicious Iced Lemon Squares.

Notes

  • Swap lemon with lime or orange for variation
  • Add crushed nuts for extra texture
  • Serve chilled for best flavor and texture