BASE
1 pk Lemon Cake Mix
1/4 c Margarine or butter; soften
3 Eggs; separated (save whites
1 c Coconut
-MERINGUE AND FILLING-
3 Reserved egg whites
1/2 c Sugar
1 cn Lemon pie 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.
Yields
12 Servings