Key Lime Bars In Coconut Crust Recipe

Name: Key Lime Bars In Coconut Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes; Filling; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 pinch salt; 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1/3 - 1/2 cup key lime juice

Servings: persons

Crust
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1/3 - 1/2 cup key lime juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0; lightly grease a 9x3 inch baking pan.
2
Make the crust: combine all crust ingredients in a food processor; process until the mixture is crumbly.
3
Set aside 1 cup of the crumbs; press the remaining crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4
Bake the crust for 16-18 minutes, until it is golden brown.
5
Make the filling: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft.
6
Add in the sugar and salt; beat until well blended.
7
Stir in the flour, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Stir in the lime juice, mixing until smooth; pour the filling onto the crust.
9
Bake the bars for 15 minutes; sprinkle with reserved crumbs and bake 10 more minutes, or until set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the middle.
10
Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
11
For easiest slicing, refrigerate for several hours.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut, toasted, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Bars In Coconut Crust 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 In Coconut Crust

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