Nordstrom's Lemon and Coconut Bars with Whipped Cream and Mascarpone Topping

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust::

2 cups

Flour

3/4 cup

Sugar

1 tsp

salt

2 cups

coconut - flaked, toasted, cooled

4 oz

butter, cubed and chilled

For the Filling::

3 cups

sugar

eggs

3/4 cup

fresh lemon juice, strained

Zest from two lemons

1 tbsp

flour

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

For the Whipped Mascarpone Topping::

2 cups

whipping cream

8 oz

mascarpone cheese

1 tbsp

vanilla

1/2 cup

powdered sugar

3 cups

coconut - not toasted

Garnish 1/2 moon lemon slice for each bar (optional)