Creamy Lime Bars
Zesty, cool, and impossibly smooth lime bars with a buttery shortbread crust. A perfect balance of tangy and sweet, these no-fuss bars are a make-ahead summer staple that tastes like a sunny afternoon shared with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice (about 6-8 limes)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- In a food processor, pulse the flour and powdered sugar. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool slightly.
- While the crust cools, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a large bowl.
- Slowly add fresh lime juice, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens naturally.
- Stir in lime zest. Pour the filling over the warm crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Lift bars out using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve cold.
Notes
For best flavor, always use fresh lime juice. Chill thoroughly before cutting for clean slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45
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