Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of zesty limes enveloped in a buttery shortbread crust with our delectable Lime Bars recipe. This classic dessert combines the refreshing tang of limes with a velvety smooth filling, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Lime Bars recipe offers a delightful twist on this beloved treat. Crafted with a nutty almond flour crust and a creamy lime filling, this recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions without compromising on taste.
If you're looking for a vegan option, our Vegan Lime Bars recipe has got you covered. This plant-based delight features a flaky coconut crust and a luscious lime filling made with silken tofu, resulting in a guilt-free indulgence that's equally satisfying.
And for those who prefer a no-bake option, our No-Bake Lime Bars recipe is a breeze to prepare. Simply combine a graham cracker crust with a luscious lime filling and chill until set. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a quick and easy dessert that doesn't require any baking.
KEY LIME BARS
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
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.
KEY LIME BARS
I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. -Kristine Staton, Broomfield, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine flour, wafers, confectioners' sugar and pecans; cover and process until nuts are fine. Add butter; cover and pulse until crumbly., Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla until blended; spread over crust to edges of pan. In another small bowl, combine sugar and flour; whisk in eggs and lime juice. Gently pour over cream cheese layer., Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
LEMON-LIME BARS
This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon on a hot summer day. A gentleman made his way to the kitchen to compliment the cook who made them. -Holly Wilkins, Lake Elmore, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. , Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
KEY LIME BARS
Key lime pie bars with a crisp, buttery base and a soft, custardy, sour lime topping.
Provided by A Newby
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, then brush with melted butter. Place pan in the freezer until needed.
- Cream butter for crust in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, brown sugar, and salt. If mixture does not hold together, knead it on a work surface. Place mounds of the mixture in the cold baking pan; press with your fingers to smooth it into a firm layer on the bottom.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly colored, about 18 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare lime layer: pour 2 tablespoons regular lime juice into a small bowl. Discard any extra, or reserve for another use. Add lime zest and Key lime juice; mix to combine.
- Combine sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 1 minute. Stir in lime zest-juice mixture and food coloring.
- Remove crust from the oven and immediately pour lime mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until top is light colored and custardy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Move to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 16 squares. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
KETO COCONUT LIME BARS
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
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
KEY LIME BARS
I love lime and these are tasty. For a triple lime zap mix confectioners sugar with more key lime juice and drizzle on the cooled bars before you dust with confectioners sugar.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 12-18 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Mix together 1 1/4 cups flour, graham cracker crumbs, butter and confectioners sugar to form a soft dough.
- Press the dough into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan and bake until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, beat together the sugar, lime juice, remaining 1/4 cup flour, eggs, and lime peel until well mixed.
- Pour over the hot crust and return the pan to the oven.
- Bake until set, around 20 minutes or so.
- Cool on a wire rack and then cut into bars.
- Dust with confectioners sugar.
- These freeze well.
KEY LIME BARS
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add flour and salt and mix until blended. Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While crust is cooking, make filling by mixing together sugar, eggs, lime zest, lime juice, and flour. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for about 25 -30 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and cut into squares, top with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 4747 kcal, Fat 129 g, SaturatedFat 72 g, Cholesterol 338 mg, Sodium 1832 mg, Carbohydrate 918 g, Sugar 594 g, Protein 60 mg
NEELY'S LIME BARS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 to 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 by 13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
- To make the crust, combine the butter and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, and mix another minute until well combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, and pat out to an even thickness over the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, and cook on a baking rack.
- To make the topping, whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, and whisk until just combined, then whisk in the lime juice and zest. Pour the lime topping over the cooled crust, then bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely. Generously dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.
KEY LIME PIE BARS WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUST
Some say that a Key lime's juice is slightly more floral than that of its more well-known cousin, the Persian lime, the kind you can find in every supermarket and corner deli. Key limes are hard to find, though, so use bottled Key lime juice or conventional lime juice in this easy recipe that's great for a crowd.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. In a food processor, combine vanilla wafers and sugar, and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Add butter and process until evenly moistened. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press it down into an even layer. Bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice and lime zest.
- Pour filling over crust (it's O.K. if it's still warm) and bake until the filling is set, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Use a sharp knife to release edges. Using the parchment overhang, carefully lift and transfer the bar to a cutting board. Just before serving, whip heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Top bars with whipped cream and cut into 16 squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KEY LIME COCONUT BARS
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
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.
LIME CREME BRULEE BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, overhanging the edges by an inch.
- For the crust: Combine the butter, sugar and lime zest in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together (it should be in big, loose crumbles, not dusty). Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the foil-lined pan. Bake until light golden and set, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
- For the filling: Combine the whole egg and yolks, lime zest and juice and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl and whisk until very smooth. Pour into the crust and bake until completely set, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate until chilled and very set, at least 3 hours.
- For the topping: Preheat the broiler.
- Remove the bar in one piece using the foil as handles (loosen the corners with a paring knife, if needed). Cut into 16 squares and place on a foil-lined baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart. Sprinkle the tops evenly with the sugar. Broil until the sugar is caramelized and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let cool a few minutes before transferring to a serving tray. Garnish with lime quarters and serve.
HEALTHIER KEY LIME BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: almond flour, coconut oil, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, cans of coconut milk, lime juice, honey, limes
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Desserts
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper to hang over the edges.
- Make the crust: in a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a spatula until smooth.
- Transfer the crust to the baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the crust into a thin, even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
- Make the filling: open the cans of coconut milk and use a spoon to scoop the thick cream at the top of the can into a medium bowl. Set aside the remaining liquid for another use, such as in smoothies, soups, or sauces.
- Beat the coconut cream with a hand mixer until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the lime juice and honey. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
- Top with the lime zest.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours, until the filling has set.
- Grab the parchment on both sides and lift the frozen bar from the baking dish. You may need to use a knife to release the edges or turn the dish upside down on a cutting board and tap on the bottom to release the block.
- Quickly cut the block into 16 2-inch (5-cm) square bars.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 11 grams
WHITE CHOCOLATE AND LIME CHEESECAKE BARS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Chocolate Dessert Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Lime Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line 8x8x2-inch square baking pan with foil, extending over all sides. Stir chopped white chocolate in small metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Finely grind cookies in processor. Add 2 tablespoons melted white chocolate and blend until mixture clumps together. Firmly press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Chill while making filling.
- Beat whipping cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Beat cream cheese, sugar, lime juice, and lime peel in large bowl until smooth. Beat in remaining melted white chocolate. Fold in whipped cream in 2 additions; spread over prepared crust. Chill until filling is slightly firm, at least 2 hours. Using foil as aid, lift cheesecake out of pan. Cut into 9 bars. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired, and lime slices or twists.
KEY-LIME BARS
This recipe is based on the famous Key-lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass pan. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Leave oven on.
- Place egg yolks and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on high speed until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, pour in condensed milk in a steady stream, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat on high speed until thick, about 3 minutes. On low speed, add lime juice; mix until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust; spread evenly. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks just form. Cut dessert into 1 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles. Garnish each with whipped cream and a slice of Key lime.
COCONUT-LIME BARS
Lime zest, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts give these bar cookies a decidedly tropical bent. Wrapped and tied with a bow, they make excellent holiday gifts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter parchment. In a large bowl, whisk butter, brown sugar, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Add 1 egg; whisk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup flour, salt, nuts, and lime zest. Spread batter in pan. Bake until top is set and very light golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut; stir remaining coconut and 1 cup flour into egg mixture. Gently spread over base; top with reserved coconut. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Using parchment, lift cake from pan and cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g
COCONUT LIME BARS
Make and share this Coconut Lime Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the butter, salt, powdered sugar and 2 cups of flour.
- In a large bowl, mixing to make a soft dough.
- Press evenly into an ungreased 13 x 9" baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, lime zest, sugar and remaining 1/4 cup of flour in a bowl, blend till smooth.
- Spoon over the crust.
- Sprinkle the coconut over the lime mixture.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°.
- Bake for another 25 minutes or until firm.
- Cool on wire rack about 1 hour and then cut into bars.
STRAWBERRY-LIME BARS
Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet strawberries, tart lime and salty pretzels. -Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place crushed pretzels and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl; stir in melted butter. Spread out in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. To toast, bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cool completely., Meanwhile, in a bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Gently stir in strawberries. Cool slightly. Refrigerate 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla and remaining sugar until blended. Stir in cooled pretzel mixture. Spread into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with strawberry mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
NO-BAKE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE BARS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield about 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving an overhang. Put the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Pulse the cookies with the sugar in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, pour in the warm melted chocolate mixture and process until combined. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and refrigerate while you make the filling.
- Make the filling: Warm the lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat; whisk in the gelatin and sugar until completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Beat in the gelatin mixture and vanilla. Spread in the prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the cheesecake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the pan using the foil handles and slice into bars. Photograph by Johnny Miller
VEGAN FROZEN COCONUT LIME BARS
Inspired by frozen Key lime pie, this simple summertime treat is for vegans and dairy-lovers alike. The no-bake graham cracker crust gets topped with softened store-bought, dairy-free ice cream mixed with shredded coconut and fresh lime juice for a dessert that's as easy to put together as it is delicious. Be sure to use unsweetened, finely shredded (also called desiccated) coconut for this recipe; regular shredded or flaked coconut will be too coarse.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 4h
Yield 9 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray a 9-by-9-inch pan with cooking spray and line with two overlapping sheets of parchment paper to create overhang on all sides.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Place the shredded coconut in a small skillet and toast over medium heat for about 3 minutes, tossing often, until light golden brown. Add half the coconut to the bowl with the graham cracker crumbs, reserving the other half for later.
- Add the coconut oil to the graham cracker crumb mixture and toss with your hands until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer to the prepared pan and press into an even layer, packing the crust lightly with the bottom of a measuring cup. Freeze for 30 to 45 minutes, until the crust is firm to the touch.
- Meanwhile, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly softened. Spoon the ice cream into a large mixing bowl and add the zest of 1 lime, the lime juice, the reserved toasted shredded coconut and a pinch of salt. Working quickly, mix with a spatula until combined and smooth.
- Scrape the mixture onto the frozen crust and spread into an even layer using an offset spatula.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- To serve, lift the overhanging parchment paper to remove the bars and place on a cutting board. Zest the remaining lime over the bars, cut into squares and serve immediately.
LEMON LIME BARS
These powdered sugar-dusted lime and lemon bars are begging to be brought to your next spring potluck. Their irresistible citrus flavor and cute lemon and lime peel garnish means they're sure to be the hit of the buffet table. From Better Homes & Gardens.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Line pan with parchment, pressing the paper onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine the 2 cups flour, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the cornstarch and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (mixture will look dry). Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes (crust will still look dry).
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, half-and-half and 3 tablespoons flour; divide in two bowls. In one bowl add lemon peel and lemon juice; in the other bowl lime peel, lime juice and green food coloring into other half. Pour the lemon filling over hot crust; bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Carefully pour lime filling over lemon filling; bake 10 to 12 minutes more or until set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- Use paper to lift uncut bars from pan. Cut into bars. Sift over powdered sugar. Top with lemon and lime peel, if desired. Refrigerate to store. Makes 32 bars.
Tips:
- For a smoother filling, strain the lime juice before adding it to the mixture.
- To achieve a perfectly golden crust, bake the bars until the edges are just starting to turn brown.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10x15 inch pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- For a fun twist, try adding a layer of whipped cream or ice cream to the top of the bars before serving.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These lime bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy filling and tangy lime flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and easy dessert, give these lime bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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