by Carly Cerniglia
Welcome summer with these deliciously citrusy Lime Bars! A twist on the classic lemon bar, these are just as tasty and easy. Careful! Once you make these, you might become addicted!
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter, cold, cubed
Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Two eggs
- ⅓ cup lime juice (about five small limes)
- 3 tablespoons lime zest (about three small limes)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
In a food processor, pulse crust ingredients until the butter is pea sized. Dump and press evenly into the parchment-lined pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust starts to lightly brown. Remove from the oven.
While the crust is baking, whisk together the filling ingredients until well combined. Pour over the crust once it’s removed from the oven and return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Filling is done when the center no longer jiggles when shaken. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Cover lightly and cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Slice bars and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
This article was originally published in the June 2025 issue of Appleton Monthly Magazine.