Description
These Tropical Chill Coconut Lime Bars offer a delightful balance of creamy coconut and zesty lime flavors. The smooth, velvety texture melts in your mouth, while the bright citrus notes awaken your taste buds, making each bite a refreshing escape to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
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- Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Filling:
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, shredded coconut, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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