Easy Lemon Curd Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.
A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the combination of the nutty crust and zippy lemon curd.—Donna Spenser, New Virginia, Iowa
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
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2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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2.
Set aside 1 cup mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes.
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3.
Spread lemon curd over crust. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, almonds and reserved topping mixture; sprinkle over lemon curd.
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4.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 207 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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