Lemon Curd Bars

I am a HUGE fan of tea. I drink tea with every meal along with a cup before bed. My favorite teas are ones I blend myself. I especially like finding baked goods that compliment my tea to well... a tee. ^^

These lemon curd bars certainly do just that. They are sweet and tangy and perfect beside a cup of black spice tea! Lemon Curd can be found at specialty and health food stores such as Sprout's. You can also choose to make your own. Unfortunately, it was easier for me to buy it premade and in a jar this time around.                                

Here's What You Do:

(Yield: 2 dozen)

Ingredients:

1C Butter softened

1C Baker's sugar

2C All purpose flour

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1/2 Tsp Hazelnut extract (You may choose to use vanilla or another extract of choice, or none at all!)

1 Jar (10oz) Lemon Curd

2/3C Flaked coconut (I buy mine from the barrel in Sprout's)

Process:

In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Combine flour and baking soda and gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Mix well.

Set aside 1C of the mixture for topping. Press the remaining amount into a prepared 13x9 baking dish.

Bake at 350 for 12-15 mins or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 10 mins.

Spread lemon curd over the crust.

In a small bowl combine the reserved topping with coconut. 

Sprinkle over lemon curd.

Bake for 18-22 mins (I did 20) or until golden brown.

Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

ENJOY!