VERY TANGY LIME (OR LEMON) BARS

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This recipe is out of a cookbook called "Pure Dessert" by Alice Medrich. The emphasis is on "pure flavor," or, in this case, "pure lime" (a half cup mind you). Yum. The crust is buttery, delicious, crunchiness, underneath it all.

Provided by hisfavoritemavis

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup strained fresh lime juice or 1/2 cup lemon juice
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Place rack in lower third of over and preheat to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of an 8" square baking pan with foil.
  • To make the crust, in a medium bowl, combine the melted butter with the sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
  • Press the dough all over the bottom of the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until well browned on the edges and golden brown in the center.
  • To make the topping, in a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. whisk in eggs. stir in lemon juice and lime zest.
  • When crust is ready, turn oven down to 300 degrees. Slide the rack out (with pan on it) and pour filling onto hot crust.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles.
  • Lift the foil liner out and transfer bars to cutting board. You can blot the surface of the bars to remove any foam. (Test to make sure your bars aren't to sticky first. This trick could remove a lot more than excess foam -- ).
  • Cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving. Will keep in airtight container for up to a week.

Karim Benkirat
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


ibrahim Shabir
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These bars are absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and the filling is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Curty Lecluse
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


nabab Bd
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They are light and refreshing, and the tangy flavor of the limes is perfect for a hot day.


Arman Ma
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Abubakar mohammed bege
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These bars are absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and the filling is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Shumi Bae
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sharlin Ahmed
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They are light and refreshing, and the tangy flavor of the limes is perfect for a hot day.


Sad life
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


ALi 786.
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These bars are absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and the filling is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Mbali Makhanya
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Wakabi Brian
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These bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They are light and refreshing, and the tangy flavor of the limes is perfect for a hot day.


Amany Abdelhaleem
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


Athini Mzamo
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These bars are absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and the filling is tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Creazymalik 5
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Saba's dreamy World
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These bars are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love the tangy flavor of the limes.


Rashad Daniels
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I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and sweet.


Funny Vampire
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These lime bars are amazing! They are so tangy and delicious, and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.