Tartly Frosted Lemon Squares

Tart and sweet, these shimmering frosted squares top off any meal with flair.

Serving: 9 squares

Ingredients:

11/3 cups (325 mL) flaked coconut
2 eggs separated
1 can (300 mL) Regular or Low Fat Eagle Brand® sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup (75 mL) lemon juice
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
1/4 cup (50 mL) flour
½ tsp (2 mL) salt

Frosting
1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Reserving 1 tbsp (15 mL) for garnish, pat coconut on bottom of buttered 9x9- inch (2.5 L) baking pan; set aside.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir in Eagle Brand, lemon juice, and butter; beat until smooth. Stir in flour and salt.
3. Beat egg whites to soft peaks; fold into Eagle Brand mixture and turn into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350° F (180°C) oven* 25 to 30 minutes or until centre springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Chill if desired.
4. In a small bowl, combine icing sugar, 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice; mix well. Spread on cooled lemon squares; garnish with reserved coconut.

Notes: *325° F (160°C) if using glass dish

Recipe Source: http://www.eaglebrand.ca/recipes-details.aspx?rid=1946