Lemon-Coconut Crunch

1. 1

   Combine coconut, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and flour in a small mixing bowl; mix well. Melt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add melted butter to coconut mixture; stir well. Press half of mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 8 - inch square pan. Set remaining crumb mixture aside.

2. 2

   Combine remaining sugar, cornstarch, and salt in top of a double boiler; stir in milk. Place over boiling water; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Combine egg and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Place over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining butter, lemon rind, and vanilla. Stir until butter melts; cool.

4. 4

   Pour lemon mixture in prepared graham cracker crust; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into squares, and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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