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Zingy Lime Bars

Serving Size: 10
Sweet and tangy lime curd. Baked on top of a buttery shortbread crust.

Recipe by: Jen Stone

Cook Times

Active Prep10
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook32
Passive0
Total Time42 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Baking Pan, Cooling Rack, Food storage containers, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Oven, Refrigerator, Whisk

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 10 tablespoon butter room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

For the filling:

  • 3 egg large
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest from 3 limes (zest before juicing)
  • ⅓ cup lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For finishing:

  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

For crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Lightly grease a 9x9 inch pan
  • Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together
  • Cut the butter into the mix until crumbly and then press into bottom of pan
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden brown

For filling:

  • Whisk all the filling ingredients together until combined
  • Pour over cooked crust and place back in oven for 17-20 minutes until filling is set
  • Cool completely
  • Dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares
Reheating Instructions
Enjoy up to 3 days. Do not recommend reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg