PASSIONFRUIT & LEMON SLICE

Makes 18 pieces/serves

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self raising flour

• 2/3 cup caster sugar

• 3/4 cup desiccated coconut

• 175g butter, melted

• 4 tablespoons canned passionfruit pulp (you can use fresh passionfruit pulp too)

• 550g sweetened condensed milk

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees fan forced (Celsius). Line a 28cmX18cm approx. baking/slice tray with baking paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Then add the caster sugar, desiccated coconut and melted butter. Combine until a dough forms – it’s ok if it’s a bit crumbly. Using your hands makes it easier. Press this dough into the lined tray and smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove, cool slightly and reduce the oven temp to 160.

3. To a clean large mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, passionfruit pulp, lemon zest and juice. Pour the mixture over the top of the dough base.

4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top layer has set. Leave to cool and then cut into small squares.