Description
Tropical Coconut Lime Bars are a refreshing dessert that combines coconut and lime flavors in a creamy filling on a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, eggs, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lime mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime zest.
- Serve with a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Tropical Coconut Lime Bars, Coconut Lime Dessert, Lime Bars