Lemon pie squares
12 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | Lemon Cake Mix |
| ¼ | cup | Margarine or butter; soften |
| 3 | Eggs; separated (save whites | |
| 1 | cup | Coconut |
| 3 | Reserved egg whites | |
| ½ | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | can | Lemon pie filling |
Directions
BASE
MERINGUE AND FILLING
Heat the oven to 350~. In a large bowl, combine all base ingredients.
Mix at low speed until crumbly. Press in an ungreased 13X9 inch pan.
Bake at 350~ for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the meringue beat egg whites in a small bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Remove base from the oven and spread evenly with lemon pie filling; spread meringue over the pie filling. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15-25 minutes until the meringue is light golden brown.
Cool completely; cut into squares. Garnish as desired. 12 servings.