Lemon Slice

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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar


3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 Tbsp. water
3 egg yolks
1 lemon, juice and rind

3 egg whites

handful of graham cracker crumbs

1. Crumble the crumbs, butter, and sugar together until mealy; press into a foil lined 9x9 inch
pan.
2. Bake for 10 minutes in a 350 F oven.
3. Combine the sugar, flour, egg yolks, lemon juice, and grated rind in a heavy pot.
4. Cook stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into hot thickened mixture. Spread over cookie base.
6. Sprinkle with crumbs and bake in a 350 F oven for 3 minutes.
7. Cut into 36 squares.

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    Are you trying to make my butt grow larger? That is not very nice of you.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    This dessert looks amazing, Keep up the great work my sister in islam. I'm big fan of your blog.

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