Key Lime Slice Recipe

Name: Key Lime Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces butter, unsalted melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 113 cups pastry flour, whole wheat or white wheat flour, or all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons lime zest key lime; 113 cups sugar; ⅔ cup key lime juice; ⅓ cup flour, all-purpose; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar to sprinkle on once chilled

Servings: persons

4 ounces butter, unsalted melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
113 cups pastry flour, whole wheat or white wheat flour, or all-purpose
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons lime zest key lime
113 cups sugar
⅔ cup key lime juice
⅓ cup flour, all-purpose
3 tablespoons powdered sugar to sprinkle on once chilled

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and salt; mix with a wooden spoon.
3
Sift over the top the flour and cornstarch.
4
Mix together with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
5
Line an 11 x 7 inch baking pan with parchment paper allow one inch to overlap on all sides.
6
Press the dough evenly into the pan (on top of the parchment paper).
7
Use a spoon to press down and level it out as evenly as possible.
8
Bake the base for 15 to 20 minutes until set and just beginning to turn golden.
9
Meanwhile whisk together the eggs, lime (or lemon) zest, sugar, key lime juice, flour and salt in a bowl.
10
Once the base has finished baking, whisk the key lime mixture again and pour evenly over the top of the base.
11
Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the key lime topping has just set.
12
Allow to cool completely and dust icing sugar over the top.
13
Remove from the pan and slice into 24 squares.

34725

kcal

Calories

Fat

8271

Carbs

354

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces butter, unsalted melted, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Slice falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Slice

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