MMMMM----------------------------BASE---------------------------------
1 pk Lemon Cake Mix
1/4 c Margarine or butter; soften
3 Eggs; separated (save whites
1 c Coconut
MMMMM--------------------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.
