75gunsalted buttersoftened, plus extra for greasing
2tablespoonscaster sugar
115gplain flour
For the lemon filling
4large free-range eggs
200ggranulated sugar
150mllemon juice
3tablespoonslemon zest
40gplain flour
1tablespoonbutter
To finish
1tablespoonicing sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin.
Wilt 75g spinach in a pan with a small amount of boiling water, then run under cold water to refresh, then squeeze out the moisture. Purée with a hand blender until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat 75g unsalted butter and 2 tablespoon caster sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth, but not too fluffy and aerated. Add the spinach purée and beat well. Sift in 115g plain flour and mix gently.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spread to the edges and press down firmly with the back of a damp spoon. Be sure that the mixture goes right into all the edges and there aren't any holes. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden.
To make the lemon filling
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk 4 large eggs and 200g granulated sugar until well combined, then add the 150ml lemon juice and 3 tablespoon lemon zest and gently whisk until completely combined. Gradually sift in 40g plain flour, whisking gently to combine, and add 1 tablespoon butter. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until thick and the butter has melted.
Spoon the mixture over the warm crust, spread evenly to the edges and bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden. The filling will firm up as it cools. Leave to cool completely in the pan, then dust with 1 tablespoon icing sugar and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.