St Patricks Day Lime Bars (Printer-friendly)

Zesty lime bars with a buttery shortbread crust, offering a vibrant citrus twist for special occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Shortbread Crust

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Lime Filling

05 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
09 - 2 tsp finely grated lime zest
10 - Green food coloring (optional)
11 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
03 - Press dough evenly into prepared pan bottom. Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
04 - Whisk together sugar and flour in a large bowl. Add eggs, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until smooth. Add green food coloring if desired.
05 - Pour lime mixture over hot crust. Return to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until center is set and no longer jiggles.
06 - Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
07 - Dust with powdered sugar, cut into bars, and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buttery crust balances the tangy lime filling perfectly
  • These bars disappear faster than anything else at parties
02 -
  • The crust must be hot when you pour the filling over it
  • Underbaking slightly keeps the filling silky and prevents cracking
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the filling from separating
  • Zest your limes before juicing them to make the job easier

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