Lemon pie squares

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pack Lemon Cake Mix
¼ cup Margarine or butter; soften
3 Eggs; separated (save whites
1 cup Coconut
3 Reserved egg whites
½ cup Sugar
1 can Lemon pie filling

Directions

BASE

MERINGUE AND FILLING

Heat the oven to 350~. In a large bowl, combine all base ingredients.

Mix at low speed until crumbly. Press in an ungreased 13X9 inch pan.

Bake at 350~ for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the meringue beat egg whites in a small bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Remove base from the oven and spread evenly with lemon pie filling; spread meringue over the pie filling. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15-25 minutes until the meringue is light golden brown.

Cool completely; cut into squares. Garnish as desired. 12 servings.

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