Streusel Topped Key Lime Squares
Indulge in the zesty, tangy bliss of Streusel Topped Key Lime Squares, a perfect dessert that brings together creamy citrus filling and irresistible golden streusel. These layered squares feature a buttery crust made from scratch, topped with a luscious combination of sweetened condensed milk, fresh Key lime juice, and fragrant lime zest. To elevate this treat, a crunchy streusel topping made with rolled oats and brown sugar adds texture and a hint of caramelized sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or craving a refreshing dessert, these squares are easy to prepare and utterly delicious. Serve them chilled for a refreshing finale, perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup fresh Key lime juice
- 1 tbsp Key lime zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.5 cup granulated sugar.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining crumb mixture for the streusel topping.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cup fresh Key lime juice, and 1 tbsp Key lime zest until smooth.
Pour the Key lime filling over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
To the reserved crumb mixture, add 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 tsp baking powder. Mix until well combined.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the Key lime filling.
Bake the assembled dessert in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown.
Allow the dessert to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set.
Using the parchment paper, lift the dessert out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.1 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.1 g | 720% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 1613 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 787.8 g | 286% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 565.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1331 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2218 mg | 47% | |
*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.
