Luscious Lime Bars
Have you tried luscious lime bars? They are indeed the same as luscious lemon bars except using limes instead of lemons. Limes are just a little more tart/sour than lemons – so these are extra puckery good. Note – I’m not a fan of anything too sweet – so my version of luscious lime bars is not overly sweet – you definitely get that lime flavour coming through.
Also Read: Luscious Lemon Bars, How to Zest and Juice Citrus, Homemade Lemon Curd
You are going to love, love, love these sweet and tart lime bars. A creamy lime filling on top of a buttery pastry crust. Need I say more?
Probably one of my favorite dessert squares and it always surprises me how easy they are to make. The base is like a buttery shortbread cookie. The top is like a luscious smooth, creamy lime pudding with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Recipe for Luscious Lime Bars
Luscious Lime Bars
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp lime zest 1 lime
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 to 2 limes
- 1 Tbsp icing or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In medium size bowl mix 3 Tbsp sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press crumbs firmly and evenly into bottom of an 8×8 inch square pan.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until just starting to brown.
- To prepare lime filling, beat together eggs, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, lime zest and lime juice.
- Pour filling over baked pastry layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden around edges and center is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cut into 16-20 squares/bars.
- Sift powdered sugar over top of bars and garnish with extra lime zest.
Notes
No need for green food coloring – the bits of green zest and the incredible flavor speak for itself.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
You’ll never go wrong serving these.
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