Gluten-Free Lemon Slice
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ce53a97b-5f87-4222-9577-b20311ee11bf
Original source: https://wholesomepatisserie.com/lemon-biscuit-slice/
Recipe image: https://wholesomepatisserie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Easy-Lemon-Coconut-Slice.jpg

Gluten-Free Lemon Slice with a biscuit base and tangy lemon icing. Quick, easy, and perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or afternoon tea.
Yield: 20
Prep time: PT20M
Total time: PT80M

Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz. / 1 packet) gluten-free arrowroot biscuits
- 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp lemon zest, (approx. 2 lemons)
- 200 g (3/4 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 80 g unsalted or salted butter, (melted)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, (approx. 1 large lemon)
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) powdered/icing sugar
- 60 g butter, melted, (use unsalted or salted butter)
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, (approx. 1 medium lemon)

Instructions
1. [Gluten-Free Biscuit Base] Line the Pan: Line a 9 x 9 inch (22cm x 22cm) square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. [Gluten-Free Biscuit Base] Crush Biscuits: In a high-speed food processor, crush the biscuits to a fine crumb.
3. [Gluten-Free Biscuit Base] Mix Base Ingredients: Transfer the crushed biscuits to a large mixing bowl. Stir in desiccated coconut and lemon zest. Add condensed milk, melted butter, and lemon juice. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until well combined.
4. [Gluten-Free Biscuit Base] Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, using a spatula, the back of a spoon, or your hands. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the icing.
5. [Lemon Icing] Sift Icing Sugar: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift in the icing sugar.
6. [Lemon Icing] Mix Icing Ingredients: Add melted butter and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and thick.
7. [Lemon Icing] Apply Icing: Spread the icing evenly over the biscuit base.
8. [Lemon Icing] Chill to Set: Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour, or until the icing is firm. For a quicker set, place in the freezer. You can also refrigerate overnight.
9. [Lemon Icing] Slice and Serve: Once set, remove the slice from the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy!