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Lime Bars Recipe

Delicious and tangy lime bars perfect for a refreshing dessert.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar for the crust. Stir in melted butter until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together sugar and flour for the filling. Add eggs, lime juice, and lime zest, and whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.
  6. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Bars, Dessert, Lime
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