Best 7 Coconut Key Lime Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delectable Coconut Key Lime Squares. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of zesty key limes and creamy coconut, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. With three tempting variations to choose from, there's a perfect square for every palate.

1. Classic Coconut Key Lime Squares: Experience the timeless combination of zesty key lime filling nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a layer of luscious coconut, these squares embody the essence of sunshine and summer.

2. Chocolate Dipped Coconut Key Lime Squares: Elevate your dessert game with these indulgent squares. The classic coconut key lime filling is generously coated in rich dark chocolate, creating an irresistible contrast of flavors. Prepare to be captivated by the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and chocolaty.

3. Toasted Coconut Key Lime Squares: Delight in the symphony of textures and flavors in these toasted coconut key lime squares. A golden brown coconut topping adds a delightful crunch to the creamy filling, while the key lime zest infuses every bite with a refreshing burst of citrus.

No matter your preference, these Coconut Key Lime Squares are guaranteed to transport you to a tropical oasis. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME COCONUT BARS



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These bars are topped with toasted coconut and lime zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting tops
6 large egg yolks
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
2 cans (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 teaspoons grated key lime or regular lime zest, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 cup key lime or regular lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to ensure even browning. Remove from oven; transfer to a plate to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar, and add half the toasted coconut. Using 2 knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour-coconut mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan, and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, beat together egg yolks and condensed milk with a whisk until thick. Gradually beat in lime zest and juice. Pour into cooled crust, sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut, and bake until just hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely, then chill until ready to serve. Cut into six 2 1/3-inch rows; cut rows on a diagonal to form diamonds. Before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and garnish with lime zest, if desired.

COCONUT-KEY LIME SQUARES



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It's a new twist on the classic lemon bar: A light, extra-tart Key lime filling on a shortbread crust laced with coconut and white chocolate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 64 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus more, softened, for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup finely shredded desiccated unsweetened coconut
3 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom and 2 sides of pan with parchment, leaving a 1-inch overhang; lightly butter the parchment.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor, and pulse a few times to combine. Add butter, and pulse until largest pieces are the size of peas. Add coconut and white chocolate, and pulse a few more times, just until mixture holds together. Transfer mixture to pan, and pack down firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake until crust is deep golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
  • Filling: Whisk together eggs and granulated sugar in a bowl, then whisk in flour. Gently stir in lime juice (do not whisk or stir vigorously or batter will become foamy).
  • Pour filling over hot crust, and bake until filling is set, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Run the tip of a knife along the 2 sides of the pan not lined with parchment, then remove from pan by lifting with parchment overhang. Transfer to a cutting board, dust with confectioners' sugar, and cut into 1-inch squares.

KETO COCONUT LIME BARS



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These keto lime bars are a tangy treat sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Keep refrigerated. Garnish each piece with a small lime wedge, if desired.

Provided by France C

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup finely ground almond flour
¼ cup low-calorie natural sweetener (such as Swerve®)
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup lime juice
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup low-calorie natural powdered sweetener (such as Swerve®)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lime zest
5 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
½ tablespoon lime zest, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine almond flour, sweetener, coconut flour, lime zest, and salt in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cut in butter with a fork until combined and no lumps remain. Press crust mixture down into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Whisk lime juice, coconut milk, sweetener, butter, and zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix until sweetener is dissolved; do not let boil. Add beaten eggs slowly, a little at a time, whisking constantly until mixture is foamy and airy and starts to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove filling mixture from heat and spread evenly over the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Toast shredded coconut in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle coconut and lime zest topping over the bars. Let cool and refrigerate completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 106.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

COCONUT CRUSTED KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
5 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pea sized bits
1 large egg mixed with 1-cup ice water
2 large egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Key lime filling, recipe follows
4 egg yolks
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 key limes, zested
1/2 cup key lime juice

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 9-inch tart tin plate with nonstick vegetable spray. In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the coconut. With fingers or a pastry blender, work in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Sprinkle on 2 to 3 tablespoons of the egg water and blend together. Form into a disc and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Roll the dough into a 9 1/2-inch round and fit into the tart tin.
  • Mix together the remaining 2 cups coconut, egg whites, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Lightly press mixture against the sides of the tin. Chill for 30 minutes then bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 8 minutes, until just set.
  • Key Lime Filling: In a bowl, mix together the yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime zest and juice. Pour it into the shell and bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 18 minutes and just set. Set on a rack to cool, refrigerate until chilled.

KEY LIME COCONUT SQUARES



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Coconut and lime are a wonderful combination. you get the sweetness from the coconut and the tartness of the lime -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lime juice
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping 2 sides for easy removal.
  • Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in medium bowl. Mix well. Press 2 cups mixture into prepared pan. Reserve remaining 1 cup mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  • While the crust bakes, whisk remaining sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and eggs in medium bowl. Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle reserved crust mixture over filling. Return to oven for 18-20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 42.4, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 4.4

COCONUT LIME SQUARES



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Categories     Citrus     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Lime     Coconut     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes sixteen 2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

For crust
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
For custard
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes)
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest (from about 2 limes)
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. and butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • In a bowl blend together with fingertips flour, butter, coconut, confectioners' sugar, and salt until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture into prepared pan and bake in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  • Make custard:
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well and stir in flour, lime juice, and zest.
  • Pour mixture over crust and bake in middle of oven 20 minutes. Top custard with coconut and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, or until just set. Cool confection in pan on a rack and chill 1 hour.

COCONUT - LIME SQUARES



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Make and share this Coconut - Lime Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled

Steps:

  • For crust: Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Blend together with fingertips flour, butter, coconut, confectioners’ sugar and salt until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Pat mixture into prepared pan and bake in middle of oven 25-30 minutes, or until golden-brown.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300F.
  • Make filling: Whisk together eggs and sugar until combined well and stir in flour, lime juice and zest.
  • Pour filling mixture over crust and bake in middle of oven for 20 minutes.
  • Top custard with coconut garnish and bake 5-10 minutes longer, or until just set.
  • Cool on rack and chill 1 hour.
  • Cut into 16, 2-inch squares.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the squares will be tough.
  • Bake the squares until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • Store the squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coconut Key Lime Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy and tangy filling, a sweet and flaky crust, and a refreshing coconut flavor, these squares are sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving them for a party or just enjoying them as a sweet treat, Coconut Key Lime Squares are sure to please.

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