Lime Squares With Raw Sugar Shortbread Recipe

Name: Lime Squares With Raw Sugar Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup raw sugar, preferably Sugar in the Raw brand; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cubed; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons dried chamomile (chamomile tea is fine), plus extra for garnish; Freshly grated zest and juice of 4 to 5 limes (3/4 cup juice), combined; 4 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raw sugar, preferably Sugar in the Raw brand
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cubed
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dried chamomile (chamomile tea is fine), plus extra for garnish
Freshly grated zest and juice of 4 to 5 limes (3/4 cup juice), combined
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl and toss to combine.
2
Rub in butter until dough comes together in clumps; add a trickle of cold water if mixture seems dry.
3
Press dough into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
4
Prick all over with a fork and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
5
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Bake chilled dough until golden and toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Leave the oven on.
8
Meanwhile, make the topping: Sift flour and chamomile together, using the sifter to break up clumps and chamomile flowers.
9
Repeat to eliminate any chamomile leaves or buds.
10
Strain the lime zest from the juice; discard zest.
11
In a bowl, whisk eggs together.
12
Slowly whisk in strained lime juice, sugar and salt.
13
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
14
Pour topping over crust and bake for 20 minutes, then check to see if filling has set.
15
If loose, bake another 5 minutes and check again.
16
(Keep in mind that the filling will continue to thicken as it cools.)
17
Once cooled, cut into squares or bars.
18
Serve dusted with chamomile flowers.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup raw sugar, preferably Sugar in the Raw brand, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Lime Squares With Raw Sugar Shortbread 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.

Lime Squares With Raw Sugar Shortbread

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