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There is just something about lemons and raspberries that make them go so well together.  I must say I'm a bit of a sucker for a good ol' lemon dessert. If you love lemon tarts but do not have time make one, this recipe is pretty close and will satisfy your lemony cravings. These Lemon Raspberry Bars are not only easy to make but they taste so good that it is hard to stop at one bar.   These bars consist of a lemon filling which is full of tangy-ness.  The raspberries throughout the bar add a lovely hint of tartness and the shortbread base crumbles and melts in your mouth.  Happy Baking xo Lemon Raspberry Bars Ingredients Base · 1¼ cups plain flour · 1 tablespoon cornflour · ½ cup brown sugar · 125 grams unsalted butter Filling                                · 4 medium eggs · ½ cup plain flour · 1 cup caster sugar · 1 te...

I'm a bit of a sucker for lemon desserts.  How about you?  I also love making mini desserts, so here are my mini lemon meringue tarts. I recently purchased a kitchen blowtorch and couldn't resist by making something meringue-based so I could use it. These Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts are so delicious.  They have a shortcrust pastry for the casing, a tangy lemon custard filling and fluffy meringue tops. If you have a few lemons lying around make these and you will be loved by your family and friends. Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts Ingredients Tart Crust   ·    1 cup plain flour ·     ¼ cup icing sugar ·     90 grams butter, chopped ·     1 egg, separated Filling                                 ·     4 eggs ·     1 teaspoon grated lemon rind ·     ¾ cup lemon juice ·     ¾ cup caster s...

When life gives you lemons, you make a Lemon Tart of course.  At least that's what I love to bake with lemons. This is definitely a favourite amongst family and friends. This Lemon Tart is so delicious, with a fine buttery crust and tangy lemon filling. It is finished with drizzled melted chocolate and topped with raspberries and a touch of edible gold leaf.  The edible gold leaf used to decorate the raspberries are from @dollarsweets.  The touch of edible gold leaf gives the tart a beautiful finish.  However, you can enjoy this lemon tart on it's own with a dusting of icing sugar without the chocolate and raspberries. This recipe is worth the time to make.  Hope you give it a go soon. Happy Baking xo Lemon Tart Ingredients · 1 cup plain flour · ¼ cup icing sugar · 90 grams butter, chopped · 1 egg, separated Filling · 4 eggs · 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind · ¾ cup lemon juice · ¾ cup caster sugar · ...

I made these Zesty Lemon Bars last year using a slightly smaller tin and felt that the ratio of lemon filling to base was not balanced.  Today, I finally got around to making it again using a larger tin and I'm happy with the results. These Zesty Lemon Bars turned out so delicious.  The lemon filling is full of tangy-ness and the shortbread base crumbles and melts in your mouth.  This is a great recipe for lemon lovers. These easy lemon bars will become a family favourite.  They can be made in advance and are great to serve at parties, afternoon tea or just when you feel like something tangy and delicious. Happy Baking xo Zesty Lemon Bars Ingredients Base · 225 grams unsalted butter · ¼ cup caster sugar · 2 cups plain flour Filling · 4 eggs · 1½ cups caster sugar · ¼ cup plain flour · 4 lemons Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. Line a 20 x 30 cm tin with baking paper. 3. ...

If you are looking to make an easy and delicious dessert then this is definitely the one for you. I wanted to use my homemade lemon curd in a dessert that was yummy but not too rich.  So I came up with this simple recipe. These Lemon Creme Delights are made of delicious layers of biscuit crumb, lemon curd and lemon curd cream.  The bottom layer starts with a lovely buttery biscuit crumb, followed by a touch of lemon curd throughout the next layer and finally topped with the lemon curd cream and fresh berries.  Every spoonful is delicious as you can taste all the different layers of goodness. It is an easy and fun dessert to make and serve at your next dinner party. Happy Baking xo Lemon Crème Delight Ingredients · ½ cup lemon curd (refer to recipe on blog) · 1 cup thickened cream · 35 grams butter · 65 grams Marie biscuits · Extra lemon curd for spreading in between the layers · Fresh berries for decoration ...

If you're a lemon lover, this homemade lemon curd recipe is a must add to your recipe collection. This lemon curd is so easy to make and even easier to eat by the spoonful.  I'm not much of a raw cookie or dough eater but I could eat this curd straight from the jar.  The curd is so smooth, refreshing and the zesty-ness of the lemon juice just hits the spot. Once you have tried this homemade lemon curd you will never buy the store bought ones again. Lemon curd can be used in some many different ways from spreading it on toast or scones or as a filling for cakes, cupcakes,biscuits or tarts. Happy Baking xo Homemade Lemon Curd Ingredients · 5 egg yolks & 2 whole eggs · Zest of 1 lemon · Juice of 3 lemons · 1 cup caster sugar · 80 grams cold butter Instructions 1. Place in a bowl the lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, whole eggs and caster sugar. 2. In a saucepan add some water and place the bowl over ...

These Raspberry Lemonade Muffins were my first blog post when I started this blog. I wanted to update this post as I wanted to try out @colessupermarkets muffin wraps.  The muffin wraps made the muffins look so cafe-like.  You will surely impress your family and friends by using them. These Raspberry Lemonade Muffins are so moist and full of raspberry and lemon flavour.  There is also a hint of lemon zest throughout the muffins.  They are super easy and quick to bake.  They make the perfect breakfast or treat throughout the day. If you're a raspberry and lemon fan, these muffins are definitely a delicious bake for you to try. Happy Baking xo Raspberry Lemonade Muffins Ingredients · 2 ¼ cups self-raising flour · ½ teaspoon salt · 1 cup sugar · ½ cup canola oil · 1 cup natural yoghurt · 2 large eggs · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon · 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries Instructions 1. Set oven to ...

I wanted to share this classic no-bake Coconut Lemon Slice with you.  This recipe is so easy to make and is a great sweet treat that everyone will enjoy. This slice has a delicious biscuit base with a lemony icing on top.  It's perfect for afternoon tea or as a treat for when you crave something sweet. This slice is great to make as you can cut them into bite-size pieces.  I often make it for parties and everyone loves them as it's a classic childhood treat. Happy Baking xo Coconut Lemon Slice Ingredients · ½ cup condensed milk · 100 grams butter · 200 grams Marie biscuits · 1 cup desiccated coconut · 1 lemon rind Lemon Icing · 2 cups icing sugar · 40 grams butter · 1 lemon, juiced Instructions 1. Line a rectangle baking pan with some baking paper. 2. Place condensed milk and butter into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter melts. 3. Place biscuits...