Lemon Curd Bars with Coconut

4.6
(146)

This bar has the two crusts as requested, and has a strong tangy lemon taste, so much better than most of the lemon bar recipes out there due to the lemon curd and added coconut!

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Servings:
40
Yield:
40 squares
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd

  • cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup toasted and chopped almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter. Add the flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs

  3. Pat 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

  4. Spread the lemon curd over the baked layer. To the remaining 1/3 of crumb mixture add the coconut and the almonds. Sprinkle over the top of the lemon curd.

  5. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake bars for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

192 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122 Calories
6g Fat
16g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.