Lemon Curd Bars with Coconut

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter. Add the flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs

Step 3
Pat 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of one 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

Step 4
Spread the lemon curd over the baked layer. To the remaining 1/3 of crumb mixture add the coconut and the almonds. Sprinkle over the top of the lemon curd.

Step 5
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake bars for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.