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Lemon Slice

I just love this Lemon Slice! It is a bite sized dessert with just the right amount of tart flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness! 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Slice
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Donnalea

Ingredients

Crust

  • 30 Nilla Wafers
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Lemon filling

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Meringue topping

  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F

Crust

  • Puree the Nilla wafers to fine crumbs. Add the sugar and butter.
  • Press firmly into pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack as firm as possible.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.

Lemon Filling

  • Combine sugar, lemon & zest, egg yolks, flour and water. Heat over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in butter till melted. Pour over base.

Meringue topping

  • Set oven to Broil.
  • Whip egg whites and add sugar very gradually. Beat till soft peak stage.
  • Spread over lemon filling. Be sure to spread to all edges.
  • Broil just until peaks are lightly browned.

Notes

(Calorie count is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.)

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal