Coconut Lemon Bars
Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Pam
I am in love. No, really, truly in love. I love coconut and lemon so combining the two was bound to make me a happy woman. My daughter's school had a parent night to meet the teachers and principal as well as tour the school. Our friends offered to babysit so I (and my kids) made a thank you treat for them. Of course, I had to try them to make sure they were good enough to give to our friends (lucky me). I loved the texture and flavor of the coconut crust. It was chewy and sweet and so perfect with the tart lemon on top. This is my new favorite way to make lemon bars. If you like lemon and coconut then you must try this recipe...you will not be disappointed.Crust:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of powder sugar
- 1/2 cup of sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 stick of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Filling:- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 2 tbsp of flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest, diced finely
- 1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Sweetened shredded coconut for garnish
Click here for a printable version of this recipe
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yummy, those look so good! i love lemon bars!
These look fab, I love anything with lemon!
How do you do it? How do you crank out these amazing recipes? I have never had these two flavors combined before, and I'm wondering why. Combining the lemon and coconut is genius! LOVE this recipe.
lemon bars with coconut, hmmmm that is so mouth-watering! love it
These look so perfect and you can't go wrong with lemon and coconut!
I've seen Lemon Bars, and even coconut bars, but putting the two together is just sheer genius!
You and be both.. I love lemon, and anything coconut.. as nutty as I am for anything coconut I bought Hawaiian Tropic as a PERFUME just so I could smell myself.. okay..off topic..
These delish desserts are comfort food for me and one I love and as I am sure they will be a staple in your home with your kiddies too = )
I am definately going to make these! They look amazing!
Mmmm! I'm going to make a pan of these, and a pan using key lime zest and juice. Call me a pig, but really...
I see! A twist on lemon bars! I really love the looks of this, although I think I'm the only coconut fan in my household. Wait, maybe I should make a pan of these, and be ever so sad when I simply must eat all of them by myself....
I do love lemon and coconut! Glad you paired them together. These bars look like a great dessert!
ohhh yum! i love lemon bars- never thought to add coconut!
I, too, love lemon and coconut, and I don't think you could go wrong with this recipe!
I feel the same way when I eat peanut butter pie.
I love anything lemony, and adding coconut just makes them doubly scrummy.
If I had made these I doubt there would have been any left for the baby sitters.
I love lemon bars but I have never had them with coconut, they look yummy.
I'm dying right now...lemon bars are one of my favorite things and these look absolutly delicious! It's funny though, I have never made them. I think this recipe might be the key.
does your husband know about this love affair?? :)
seriously pam, these are terrific. i'll get on board with anything involving coconut. :)
Ok - Now I am in love too!! Lemon bars are soooooo amazing and your added touch of coconut really puts them over the top!! Looks incredible.
great idea... must taste so good too... :)
Thank you! I'm printing out your recipe and will go out and buy some coconut now. :-)
hi pam, i made your baked chimichangas and we loved them! they were so good, and will be made again. my Dad asked me if i will be making this again, of course i said "yes"! thanks!
I LOVE these slices and will definitely be trying out your recipe. I had these treats in Canada for the first time about 4 years ago. They are amazing!
Oh, they are so pretty! I adore lemon bars and what a great way to make them even better by sprinkling with coconut!
Coconut adds a nice twist to regular lemon bars.
I made your zucchini sticks with some chnages and I am blogging about them today.
These lemon bars look great!
I made your meatball sandwich last week. Oh my goodness...it was delicious! Can I put it on my blog? I will of course link back to you.
Thanks!
these look so good. i too love anything with coconut.
Hi Pam! I made these today and they are delish! I packaged them up for my son's teacher's bday tomorrow...they are soooo good! Great recipe, will definitely make them again!
Your lemon bars look wonderful :)
Mmmmm, coconut, lemon all in one treat.I think I'm in love!!!1
I don't even like coconut, but i thnk I may have to try these
I can't believe this is my third comment on this post...lol! I hope you don't mind but I am going to link this recipe in my post tonight. They were sooooooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
i never comment, but i had to say that i tried your recipe and it was AWESOME! my husband is a huge fan of lemon bars and he loved these - thanks for the great recipe!
not sure I have enough lemon juice...is there a good substitute if I'm missing just a few teaspoons...?
Anonymous,
You could try a bit of lime juice or just leave it out. It won't be as lemony and tart but it should still be very tasty. Hope this helps.
no limes, either! what do you think about a bit of orange juice, or clementines...? that's all I have for fresh fruit right now! or do you think it's best to just leave it out? thank you, pam, this recipe sounds yummy and I'm about to try it out...
Anonymous,
I am sure the orange or clementine will be great. Let me know how they turn out.
I once used blood oranges, that I had mistook for lemons from the outside! The bars turned out deliciously with an unexpected flavor twist.
The instructions for the crust call for coconut and vanilla, but nowhere does it say when to add them in. The instructions say to mix flour, powdered sugar and salt, add butter. Nothing about the coconut or vanilla. I'm assuming they go into the crust?
jdthomas13,
Thank you for letting me know! I just fixed it in the recipe and the printable recipe. Thanks again.
Pam
My daughter just made these; and they are great! Thanks for a great recipe.
Mike