Very Tangy Lime (Or Lemon) Bars Recipe

Name: Very Tangy Lime (Or Lemon) Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the crust; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; For the topping; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/2 cup strained fresh lime juice or 1/2 cup lemon juice; powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

For the crust
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
For the topping
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup strained fresh lime juice or 1/2 cup lemon juice
powdered sugar, for dusting

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["Place rack in lower third of over and preheat to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of an 8"" square baking pan with foil.", "To make the crust, in a medium bowl, combine the melted butter with the sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.", "Press the dough all over the bottom of the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until well browned on the edges and golden brown in the center.", "To make the topping, in a large bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. whisk in eggs. stir in lemon juice and lime zest.", "When crust is ready, turn oven down to 300 degrees. Slide the rack out (with pan on it) and pour filling onto hot crust.", "Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles.", "Lift the foil liner out and transfer bars to cutting board. You can blot the surface of the bars to remove any foam. (Test to make sure your bars aren't to sticky first. This trick could remove a lot more than excess foam -- ).", "Cut into bars. Dust with powdered sugar right before serving. Will keep in airtight container for up to a week."]

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: For the crust, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Very Tangy Lime (Or Lemon) 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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Very Tangy Lime (Or Lemon) Bars

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