Tartly Frosted Lemon Squares

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

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 9 squares

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups flaked coconut
• 2  eggs, separated
• 1 (300 ml) can  eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• FROSTING

• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Reserving 1 tablespoons for garnish, pat coconut on bottom of buttered 9x9-inch 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 350F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Chill if desired.
4. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoons lemon juice; mix well. Spread on cooled lemon squares; garnish with reserved coconut.
5. NOTES: Preheat oven to 325F if using a glass dish.