Lime Bars Recipe
Lime Bars offer a refreshing twist on classic lemon bars, with a buttery, crumbly crust and a tangy lime filling. These bars are a sweet, zesty treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (for the crust)
¼ cup powdered sugar (for the crust)
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for the crust)
½ tsp salt (for the crust)
2 large eggs (for the filling)
1 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the filling)
⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 3–4 limes)
1 tbsp lime zest
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and cold butter. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
- For the filling: Whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lime juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 20-22 minutes until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For a gluten-free option, swap the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Freeze for up to 3 months by wrapping individual bars in plastic wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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