Lemongrass Bars Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Shortbread Crust:; 1 1/2 stick Butter; 2 cups flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; Grated rind from 1 lime; Filling:; 6-8 Kaffir lime leaves; 4 stalks lemongrass; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/4 cup sugar; Dash of salt.; 3 tblsp. cornstartch; 3tbsp. water; 4 yolks slightly beaten; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. vanilla; Grated rind from one lime.; Whipped cream; Kaffir lime leaf

Servings: persons

Shortbread Crust:
1 1/2 stick Butter
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Grated rind from 1 lime
Filling:
6-8 Kaffir lime leaves
4 stalks lemongrass
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt.
3 tblsp. cornstartch
3tbsp. water
4 yolks slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Grated rind from one lime.
Whipped cream
Kaffir lime leaf

1
Combine shortbread ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Press into a 9X13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.
2
Combine leaves, lemongrass, coconut milk, sugar and salt in heavy saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and return coconut milk to medium heat.
3
Mix cornstarch and water together. Add to yolks. Pour egg mixture into coconut milk and bring to light boil stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, butter and grated rind. Pour over shortbread crust. Cool and refrigerate. Cut into bars. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with Kaffir lime leaf.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shortbread Crust:, 1 1/2 stick Butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass Bars 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.

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