Lime Bars Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lime Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lime peel, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 drop green food coloring, or as desired (optional); 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime peel (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
4 eggs
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 drop green food coloring, or as desired (optional)
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x15-inch baking dish.
2
Mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry cutter until crust mixture resembles crumbs. Pat crust evenly into bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3
Bake crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4
Whisk eggs, 1/3 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup flour, white sugar, 2 teaspoons lime peel, baking powder, and food coloring in a bowl; pour over the crust.
5
Return baking dish to oven; bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
6
Whisk 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon grated lime peel to make a smooth glaze; spread evenly over cooled lime bars. Let glaze set before serving.

1578

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

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