Recipe

Lime and coconut slice

This zingy lime and coconut slice is just what you need to awaken the tastebuds.

Oct 31, 2010 1:00pm
  • 1 hr 15 mins cooking
  • Makes 24 Item
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Ingredients

Lime and coconut slice
  • 240 gram (7½ ounces) plain sweet biscuits
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 90 gram (3 ounces) unsalted butter, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup (40g) shredded coconut
Lime icing
  • 2 cup (320g) icing (confectioners') sugar
  • 15 gram (½ ounce) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice

Method

Lime and coconut slice
  • 1
    Grease 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular pan; line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm (2 inches) over sides.
  • 2
    Process 185g (6 ounces) of the biscuits until fine; chop remaining biscuits coarsely.
  • 3
    Stir condensed milk and butter in small saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
  • 4
    Combine processed and chopped biscuits, rind, juice and coconut in medium bowl. Add condensed milk mixture; stir to combine. Press mixture firmly into pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, make lime icing. Sift icing sugar into small heatproof bowl; stir in butter, juice and enough water to make a thick paste. Place bowl over small saucepan of simmering water, stir until icing is spreadable.
  • 6
    Spread icing over slice. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

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