Easy Lemon Slice (no bake)
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This Easy Lemon Slice Recipe is fresh, bright, and irresistibly simple. With a coconut, lemon zest biscuit base bound together with sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice, it’s topped with a tangy lemon icing that sets in the fridge. No oven required, just mix, chill, and slice. Perfect for afternoon tea, school lunchboxes, or a quick holiday dessert.
Your Easiest Lemon Slice.
I created this lemon slice because I wanted a no-bake recipe that was as easy as it is full of real lemon flavor. So many slices taste sweet but not truly lemony, and this one fixes that. With a base that comes together in minutes and a tangy lemon icing on top, it’s simple, zesty, and fuss-free. Sam x
Potent Lemon Flavor – Fresh zest and juice shine through in both base and icing
Quick to Make – Just mix, press, ice, and chill
No Oven Needed – Sets firm in the fridge, no oven required
Watch how to make easy lemon slice
Ingredients you’ll need
- Arrowroot biscuits – Finely crushed for the base
- Desiccated coconut – Adds texture and light chew
- Lemon zest – For the most fresh and potent lemon flavor
- Sweetened condensed milk – Binds the base
- Lemon juice – Balances sweetness with tang
- Icing sugar – Sweet base for the icing
- Butter – Adds richness and smooth texture
- Lemon juice – Creates the tangy icing
How to make easy lemon slice
Step 1: Combine crushed biscuits, coconut and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mix in condensed milk and lemon juice until it all sticks together. Press mixture into lined pan.
Step 3: Make the icing by whisking together sifted icing sugar and lemon juice.
Step 4: Pour and spread over the base. Refrigerate until set. Slice and enjoy!
Samantha’s recipe tips
- Rub zest into sugar – It’s the key to maximum lemon flavor
- Don’t overmix – Stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Bake until just golden – Don’t overbake or it may dry out
- Rub lemon zest into powdered sugar – Sprinkle this over the cooled cake for an extra burst of citrus and a beautiful finish
How to store
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Wrap individual slices and freeze up to 2 months.
- Thaw: Defrost in fridge or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Easy Lemon Slice (No Bake)
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare pan: Grease and line an 8-inch or 9-inch (20cm) square pan with parchment paper.
- Crush biscuits: In a high-speed food processor, crush biscuits to a crumb. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix base: Add coconut and lemon zest to the biscuits and mix until well combined.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the condensed milk and lemon juice, mix until well combined and it all sticks together.
- Press firmly: Spread the mixture into prepared pan and press down into an even layer.
- Make icing: Sift powdered sugar into a bowl. Stir in lemon juice until smooth and thick.
- Spread & chill: Spread the icing over base and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set.
- Slice & serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!