Margarita Bars
Transform your dessert table into a fiesta with these zesty Margarita Bars, a refreshing twist on the classic lemon bar! Combining a buttery, lightly golden crust with a velvety lime filling infused with tequila and orange liqueur, these bars capture the vibrant flavors of a margarita in every bite. Fresh lime juice and zest provide an irresistible tang, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect sweet finish. Ready in under an hour, these bars are ideal for parties, summer gatherings, or anytime you want a unique, crowd-pleasing treat. Serve chilled with optional lime slices for garnish, and get ready to impress with this boozy, citrusy dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Tequila
- 1 tablespoon Orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 4 slices Lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal later.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of powdered sugar.
Cut in the unsalted butter (0.75 cups) using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the flour and butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 1.25 cups of granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, and 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour until smooth.
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice (0.5 cups), tequila (2 tablespoons), orange liqueur (1 tablespoon), lime zest (1 tablespoon), and kosher salt (0.25 teaspoons). Mix until fully combined.
Pour the filling mixture over the warm crust, ensuring it spreads evenly.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set and does not jiggle when gently shaken.
Remove from the oven and allow the Margarita Bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, dust the bars with powdered sugar (2 tablespoons) and slice into bars or squares.
Optional: Garnish each bar with a small lime slice for a decorative touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.2 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 930 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 508.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 332.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*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.
