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Key Lime Bars

Key Lime Bars

Rich and creamy, these Key Lime Bars are a refreshing and delicious treat with just the right amount of pucker power.
From All You's Delicious On A Dime Cookbook
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup Key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Mist foil with cooking spray.

Make the Crust

  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour and salt. Press evenly over bottom of pan.
  • Bake until firm and light golden around edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly.

Make the Filling

  • Make filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, yolk and sugar until smooth. Stir in lime juice and zest. Fold in flour.
  • Pour filling over crust and bake until set, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Use foil overhang to remove bars from pan to cut.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving, if desired.
Keyword Bar, Key Lime