Description
A delicious and refreshing dessert with a tangy lime filling on a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 227 g unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1.25 g (1/4 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 95 g all-purpose flour
- 180 ml key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23×33 cm baking pan with parchment paper and grease thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer. Add granulated sugar and flour. Mix until combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your fingers. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 15–20 minutes until the surface is lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour custard mixture over the cooled shortbread crust. Bake at 175°C for 25–30 minutes until the filling is just set. Remove pan from oven and allow bars to cool completely.
- For best results, refrigerate until cold. Dust with powdered sugar, slice into 16 bars, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Chill the bars for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg