FILLING:

1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. milk
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tbsp. butter
Few drops vanilla

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Mix eggs and lemon juice and stir in a little of the hot mixture. Return to pan and cook and stir another 2 minutes. Add lemon peel, butter and vanilla.

CRUST:

1 1/4 c. chopped coconut
3/4 c. fine soda cracker crumbs
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 c. soft butter

Mix the above ingredients, place 1/2 in an 8x8 inch pan. Pour in filling and top with remaining coconut mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden. Chill, cut into bars.