Lime Bars
Bright, tangy, and utterly refreshing, these classic lime bars are the perfect balance of citrusy zing and buttery sweetness. Featuring a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust and a silky lime filling bursting with fresh lime juice and zest, each bite delivers a vibrant pop of flavor that's hard to resist. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, these lime bars are an easy yet impressive dessert for any occasion. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re ideal for spring picnics, summer gatherings, or whenever you're craving a sweet treat with a zesty twist. Serve chilled for the ultimate citrus dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while preparing the filling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until smooth.
Pour the lime filling over the warm crust and return the pan to the oven. 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 in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before slicing into 12 bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 817 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.1 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
