Description
Key Lime Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the tangy taste of key limes with a buttery crust to offer a sweet, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp fine sea or kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 level tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plus 1 to 2 tbsp fresh key lime juice
- 4 tbsp key lime zest
- 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
- Key lime slices and zest for garnish, optional
- 1/8 tsp sea or kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually add in flour and salt until combined. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
- For the filling, whisk eggs and granulated sugar in a bowl until fluffy. Slowly add flour and salt, continuing to whisk. Include key lime juice and zest, mixing well. Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. Cut into bars and chill if preferred. Store in the fridge up to three days.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for best flavor.
- Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to maintain shape.
- Garnish with slices of key lime if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Key Lime Bars, easy dessert, citrus dessert, summer treat, key lime recipe