Light Lime Bars
Brighten up your dessert game with these zesty and irresistibly refreshing Light Lime Bars! Featuring a buttery, golden crust paired with a silky lime filling, these bars strike the perfect balance between tangy citrus and sweet indulgence. Made with freshly squeezed lime juice and fragrant lime zest, they deliver an explosion of natural, vibrant flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon treats, or whenever you crave a burst of citrus sunshine, these lime bars are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate, elegant touch. Serve chilled for a dessert that's as cool and satisfying as it is effortless to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 0.75 cups lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the 0.75 cups of cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lime filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 0.75 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon of lime zest, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour until smooth and well combined.
Pour the lime filling over the hot crust once it comes out of the oven. Spread it evenly to all corners of the baking dish.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the lime bars cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the lime bars from the pan onto a cutting board. Slice into 12 bars.
Before serving, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.3 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.7 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1132 mg | 377% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 494.9 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
