Coconut Lime Squares Recipe

Name: Coconut Lime Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits; 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes); 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest (from about 2 limes); 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes)
1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest (from about 2 limes)
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
and butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
3
In a bowl blend together with fingertips flour, butter, coconut, confectioners' sugar, and salt until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Pat mixture into prepared pan and bake in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5
Reduce oven temperature to 300F.
6
In a bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well and stir in flour, lime juice, and zest.
7
Pour mixture over crust and bake in middle of oven 20 minutes.
8
Top custard with coconut and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, or until just set.
9
Cool confection in pan on a rack and chill 1 hour.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Coconut Lime Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Lime Squares

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