Description
Coconut Lime Bars are a tropical twist on classic lemon bars, featuring a tangy lime filling and a buttery coconut crust, topped with toasted coconut for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- For the coconut crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the lime filling:
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest (about 2 limes)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
For the Coconut Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking dish or line with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. Let cool.
- For the Lime Filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, flour, and salt until smooth. Pour over the warm crust and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until coconut is toasted. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and garnish with extra lime zest or coconut before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coconut flavor, add coconut extract to the lime filling or increase shredded coconut in the crust.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version of these bars.
- For a lemon-lime combination, replace half of the lime juice with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg