Description
These Creamy Coconut Lemon Squares are the ultimate sunny dessert! A buttery shortbread crust topped with a silky, tangy lemon-coconut filling — zesty, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for brunches, bake sales, or when you need a taste of sunshine!
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
For the filling:
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup full-fat coconut milk
½ cup shredded coconut
Extra shredded coconut or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
5. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: whisk together the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and coconut milk until smooth.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut gently until evenly mixed.
7. Pour the filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.
8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 18–22 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean, neat squares.
11. Top with extra shredded coconut or a dusting of powdered sugar just before serving.
12. Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, tangy, tropical treat!
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best, brightest flavor — bottled juice won’t deliver the same zing.
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil for a richer coconut flavor.
If you prefer a stronger coconut taste, toast your shredded coconut before adding it on top.
Let the bars cool fully and chill before slicing for neat, bakery-style squares.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg