The crust recipe is pretty good, however, the key lime part is much too tart.
Key Lime Bars
Photo: Alan Richardson; Styling: Betty Alfenito
In this tropical version of classic lemon squares, fresh key lime juice is used in place of lemon juice.
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Bake:
45 Minutes
Cool:
1 Hour
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Key lime juice
- Powdered sugar
- Garnish: lime zest
Preparation
- 1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat just until a smooth dough is formed. Press into a lightly greased, foil-lined 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 2. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, remaining 1/3 cup flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; pour over baked crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely in pan; chill, if desired. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and cut into bars. Garnish, if desired.
Key Lime Bars Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Cookies, Desserts
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Coastal Living
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