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Coconut Lime Bars

Coconut Lime Bars: A Tropical Treat for Your Summer Gatherings

Coconut Lime Bars are a delightful dessert blend of zesty lime and sweet coconut, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary
  • 1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts Can substitute with pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar both work well
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest Fresh zest recommended for best taste
  • 1/2 cup butter Use unsalted butter for better salt control
For the Filling
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Bottled juice can be used in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut Divided for filling and topping
  • 3 large eggs Must be beaten before use

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the flour, macadamia nuts, brown sugar, and lime zest. Pulse until nuts are coarsely ground. Add butter and pulse until resembling wet sand. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of sweetened flaked coconut and remaining lime zest.
  4. Pour the coconut-lime filling over the warm crust. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and lime zest, pressing gently into the filling.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until filling is set and edges slightly puffed. Center may jiggle but will firm as it cools.
  6. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. For best results, refrigerate for an hour, lift out of the pan using parchment overhang, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill bars for best texture and use a long knife for clean cuts. Consider adding extra lime zest or sea salt before serving for enhanced flavor.

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