Lemon Curd Bars

Using a prepared lemon curd makes baking tangy, fruity lemon bars so easy you can whip up a batch anytime. Coconut and almonds add extra richness and texture.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup flaked coconut
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened*
• 2 ½ cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
• 2 (10 ounce) jars Dickinson's® Lemon Curd
• ½ cup almonds, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until creamy. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Pat 3/4 of mixture into bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Spread curd over baked layer. Add coconut and almonds to remaining crumb mixture; stir to mix. Sprinkle over curd.

Step 3

Bake additional 25 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.