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Lemon Curd Bars

SUBMITTED BY: THEA PHOTO BY: FNCHEF

"This bar has the two crusts as requested, and has a strong tangy lemon taste, so much better than most of the lemon bar recipes out there due to the lemon curd and added coconut!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 55 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 40 squares

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar lemon curd
  • 2/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter. Add the flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs
  3. Pat 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. Spread the lemon curd over the baked layer. To the remaining 1/3 of crumb mixture add the coconut and the almonds. Sprinkle over the top of the lemon curd.
  5. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake bars for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by naples34102
Ohhhh, so good. Hubs even liked them and he generally doesn't like lemon period...except... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by nancy
The look of these bars was fabulous, absolutely wonderful, I wish I had a camera to submit a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by EILISH40
Great basic bar recipe but I leave out the baking soda in the crust because it is not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by BYRDSEED
Fantastic. I'm having one more and sending the rest to work with my husband tomorrow. Use good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by mcrissohot
THIS WAS SO GOOD i put one zest of lemon in for extra coz i the curd i had was not very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by Niesgirl
This recipe should have baking powder, not baking soda in the bottom crust. Made many years. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by SHELLI4018
My family loved this recipe. My hubby thinks its the best dessert I've made! Anyway, I made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by MELISSA WILLIAMS
Very easy recipe..I omitted the coconut and it turned out great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by Mollycurls77
Received several requests for this recipe at the potluck I took these to. Great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2006 by ValerieFrancine
WOW! I made this and it was great but I found many faults. So I made it again the next day. ... MORE

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