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A Lime Bar missing a bite sitting on top of a second bar.
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Lime Bars

A buttery crust and a slightly tangy lime filling make up these beautiful Lime Bars. The perfect summer dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 13 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 367kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
  • ⅔ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (a stick and a half)

For the Lime Filling

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
    parchment paper lined baking dish.
  • In a bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), sift together 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2/3 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
    sifting flour into a bowl.
  • Then add 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and mix until combined.
    melted butter added to flour mixture.
  • Put the crust dough into the lined pan and press into a flat thin layer with the bottom of a measuring cup.
    using a measuring cup to press crust into baking dish.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until a light golden color around the edges.

Lime Filling

  • In a food processor or stand mixer, add in 3 cups granulated sugar and 3 Tablespoons lime zest. Mix until the zest is fully incorporated.
    lime zest and sugar in a stand mixer.
  • Add remaining half cup of flour to the sugar mixture and pulse again.
    fully mixed sugar, flour and lime zest in stand mixer.
  • Add 1 cup fresh lime juice, 8 large eggs and 6 drops green food coloring, and mix until completely combined.
    eggs, lime juice and green food coloring added to stand mixer.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and place in oven. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, turning the pan after 15 minutes. Check for doneness by wiggling the pan. If it doesn’t jiggle in the middle, it’s done. Do not overbake.
    pouring lime bar batter onto crust in baking dish.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about an hour before chilling in the refrigerator. Then chill for at least two hours.
  • When ready, dust heavily with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and then cut into 16 bars. Optional: Sprinkle the tops with additional lime zest.
    dusting lime bars with powdered sugar.
  • Then enjoy!
    A few Lime Bars in a stack with one missing a bite.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g
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