Key Lime Bars Recipe

Name: Key Lime Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST:; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup Key lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

Servings: persons

CRUST:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup Key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Mist foil with cooking spray.
2
Make crust: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour and salt. Press evenly over bottom of pan. Bake until firm and light golden around edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
3
Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, yolk and sugar until smooth. Stir in lime juice and zest. Fold in flour. Pour filling over crust and bake until set, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Use foil overhang to remove bars from pan to cut. Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST:, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Bars 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.

Key Lime Bars

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