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Lime Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Jane
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 9 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bright, tangy, and sweet, these lime bars offer a zesty twist on the classic lemon bar with a silky citrus filling layered over a buttery, tender shortbread crust. Perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice and zest, they make a refreshing dessert or snack.

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Filling:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Topping:

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper hangs over the sides for easy removal of the bars later.
  2. Make the crust: In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and ¼ cup sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 3 eggs until smooth and well combined. Stir in the fresh lime juice and lime zest until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake: Pour the lime filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool and dust with sugar: Remove from the oven and allow the lime bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, dust the top generously with powdered sugar. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan before slicing into 9 squares.

Notes

  • For an extra tart and authentic flavor, use key limes in place of regular limes.
  • Keep lime bars refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
  • The bars can be made a day ahead and actually taste better after chilling overnight.
  • Ensure the crust is baked before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Let the bars cool fully for clean slicing and best presentation.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookingmomy.com/lime-bars-recipe/