STRAWBERRY-LIME BARS

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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

2 cups finely crushed pretzels (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups boiling water
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 pound fresh strawberries, chopped
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Md Tasin Ahmed
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jawaria Nasir
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These bars were a waste of time and ingredients. They were not good.


Life With Punjabi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the bars didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bhekumuzi Mtetwa
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These bars were a little bland. I think I would add more sugar and lime juice next time.


ogochukwu okogba
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The crust was a little crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I think I would use a different crust recipe next time.


neuko-chan_
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These bars were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I would use less lime juice next time.


rapiullah omid
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I'm not a fan of lime, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The lime flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Bobby Atkins
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I love the combination of strawberries and lime. These bars are the perfect summer dessert.


My Mahfuza
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These bars were easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Rauf Rajput king
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I'm not a big fan of strawberry lime, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The bars were amazing. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tart.


Ruth E. Ruiz
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Xanan Yuusuf
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These bars were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.


ahmed jisan
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious. I think I would use a different crust recipe next time.


Louise Campbell
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Nasolo Eudia
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I used fresh strawberries and limes, and the flavor was amazing. I also added a little bit of grated lime zest to the crust, which really enhanced the flavor.


Bella Morales
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the bars turned out great. They were easy to make and didn't take very long.


Aniyah Ballard
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These strawberry lime bars were a hit at my party! The combination of sweet and tangy was perfect, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.