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Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a square slice tin with baking paper.
2.Cream the butter and sugar using an electric beater for 4-5 minutes or until creamy and pale.
3.Add the vanilla and egg yolks and mix well. Sift over the flour and baking powder and stir to form a soft dough. Press the mixture into the lined tin and smooth with the back of a spoon. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until just golden. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin.
4.Spread [lemon curd](https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/recipes/classic-lemon-curd-1-3222|target=”_blank”) evenly over base.
5.Meanwhile, whisk egg whites and slowly add second measure of sugar, beating for 3-4 minutes until glossy, thick peaks form. Fold in ¾ cup of the coconut.
6.Spread meringue over the lemon curd and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Bake the slice for 25-30 minutes or until the meringue is golden and toasted. Cool in tin then remove and cut into slices.
