Best 7 Creamy Lime Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Creamy Lime Squares, a delectable treat that tantalizes your taste buds. This classic dessert combines the zesty tang of lime with the velvety richness of a creamy filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour, creating an unforgettable taste experience.
Our recipe collection features three irresistible variations of Creamy Lime Squares: the traditional version, a luscious chocolate-dipped variation, and a gluten-free alternative for those with dietary preferences. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer the classic lime flavor, the decadent chocolate combination, or the gluten-free option, you're sure to find a recipe that satisfies your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY LIME SQUARES



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Toni T. sent me this email and I'm SO HAPPY she did because they were DEEEEE LISH! I don't know why I didn't make a double batch though,it made 16 good size squares but I had some greedy ,uh,big eaters. They were really good! Thanks so much for sharing Toni! I used ground almonds in the crust.

Provided by Leanne D.

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

FOR THE CRUST:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter,melted and cooled,plus more for pan
2/3 c almond flour or ground nuts(any you prefer)
1 c(4 ounces) graham-cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c fresh lime juice(around 5 medium limes)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice(around 1 medium lemon)

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with melted butter. (This step is important because it will make it easy for you to remove the parchment paper later.) Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
  • 2. 2. To make the crust: Whisk almond flour/ground nuts with graham-cracker crumbs, sugar, and zest. Mix in butter. Press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool crust, 30 minutes.
  • 3. 3. To make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk. Add lime juice and lemon juice; whisk until smooth. Pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.
  • 4. 4. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool in pan on rack; then chill at least 1 hour before serving. Using parchment paper overhang, lift out of pan, and transfer to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, cut into 16 squares, wiping knife with a damp kitchen towel between each cut.

CREAMY LIME BARS



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These creamy and sweet lime bars are a lovely choice when you want a refreshing treat. They are like a key lime pie in bar form (and will transport your taste buds to The Keys). The crust is a little salty and sweet. It's the perfect complement to the tart and sweet lime filling. Yum!

Provided by Ann Simmons

Categories     Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c finely crushed pretzels
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c melted butter
2 can(s) Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (14 oz each)
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes)
1 tsp orange juice
1 Tbsp grated lime peel
powdered sugar
Cool Whip
lime slices

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • 2. Combine pretzels, granulated sugar, and butter in medium bowl; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake crust for 7 to 10 minutes.
  • 4. Mix sweetened condensed milk, eggs, lime juice, orange juice, and lime peel in a large bowl.
  • 5. Pour evenly over crust.
  • 6. Bake 25 minutes. Cool and chill.
  • 7. May garnish with powdered sugar, whipped topping, and lime slices before serving. Cut into bars.

KEY LIME BARS



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This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice (about 23 Key limes total)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 Key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. (Leave oven on.)
  • Make filling: Put egg yolks and lime zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix on high speed until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add condensed milk in a slow, steady stream, mixing constantly. Raise speed to high; mix until thick, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add lime juice; mix until just combined.
  • Spread filling evenly over crust using a spatula. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until filling is just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Cut into 2-by-2-inch bars. Put cream in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the clean whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Garnish bars with whipped cream and a slice of lime.

LIME BARS



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A different take on the lemon bars we all love. I actually prefer them to lemon. This is my favorite bar cookie and I'm asked to bring it when going to a potluck or picnic. The recipe says it serves 36, but you can't eat just one of these delicious, tangy lime bars. You can omit the glaze and sprinkle with powdered sugar if that's your preference.

Provided by Jeanne16

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
4 eggs
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, or more to taste
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 drop green food coloring, or as desired
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x15-inch baking dish.
  • Mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry cutter until crust mixture resembles crumbs. Pat crust evenly into bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup flour, white sugar, 2 teaspoons lime peel, baking powder, and food coloring in a bowl; pour over the crust.
  • Return baking dish to oven; bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon grated lime peel to make a smooth glaze; spread evenly over cooled lime bars. Let glaze set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 83.5 mg, Sugar 18 g

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g

LUSCIOUS LIME ANGEL SQUARES



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A creamy lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. "You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty," notes Beverly Marshall of Orting, Washington. "I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 prepared angel food cake (8 inches), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Refrigerate until mixture just begins to thicken, about 35 minutes. Place cake cubes in a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, lemon juice and zest. Add gelatin mixture; beat until combined. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. , Spread over top of cake, covering completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; top with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

KEY LIME CREAM CAKE



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Finally, the mouth-watering sweet-sour combo loved in Key lime treats comes in cake version. It's a fresh, delicious escape on a dessert plate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (15 squares)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons Key lime or regular lime juice (plus water to measure 1 cup)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons grated Key lime or regular lime peel
3 eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons grated Key lime or regular lime peel
1/2 cup Key lime or regular lime juice
1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans (dark or nonstick pans not recommended). Line pans with waxed paper. Grease waxed papers and sides of pans; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Spread 2/3 cup of mixture in each pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, lime juice mixture, softened butter, 2 teaspoons lime peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8-inch rounds 36 to 43 minutes, 9-inch rounds 32 to 38 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run sharp knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Cool in pans 15 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack, placing cakes crumb-mixture-side-up and removing waxed paper from tops of cakes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • To make Creamy Key Lime Filling and Frosting, in small bowl, stir together condensed milk, 2 teaspoons lime peel and 1/2 cup lime juice; set aside. Beat whipping cream in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold milk mixture into whipped cream just until blended.
  • Place 1 layer, crumb side up, on serving plate. Spread with 1 cup filling to within 1/4 inch of edge. Add second layer, crumb side up; frost side and top of cake with remaining filling. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes. Freshly squeezed lime juice will give your squares the best flavor. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Don't overbeat the batter. Overbeating the batter will make the squares tough. Mix the ingredients just until combined.
  • Use a springform pan. A springform pan will make it easy to remove the squares from the pan once they're baked.
  • Chill the squares before serving. Chilling the squares will help them set and make them easier to cut.

Conclusion:

These creamy lime squares are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy families. With their creamy, tangy filling and buttery graham cracker crust, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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