A cool refreshing summertime dessert that are perfect for summer. The delicious taste of lime shines through these Simple Lime Bars. Enjoy for a picnic or anytime!
Simple Lime Bars are sweet with sour, light and fluffy. The powered sugar on top makes the perfect topping but it is optional. Of course the powdered sugar adds such a nice coating on top, why shouldn't it be added?
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Ingredients
- butter - real butter is preferred for this
- sugar
- flour - all purpose
- eggs
- lime juice
- baking powder
- powdered sugar
Such simple ingredients that come together for an easy dessert bar recipe!
The crust
The crust is a basic flour crust. By itself, it doesn't sing. But with the creamy lime filling, it is complimented. The crust is like a shortbread texture and taste. A graham cracker crust would also be good with these lime bars.
The filling
The filling has sugar and lime with eggs to thicken it. The baking powder causes it to rise and the flour helps hold it together. There aren't many ingredients which makes it a quick dessert to put together.
Baking simple lime bars
Bake these bars at 375 degrees. The crust needs to be baked separately from the filling. That will help the crust set up first, then with the filling it will bake some more. It will take about 30 minutes total for bake time.
Can I double the recipe?
You could double the recipe if you want and make a 9x13 pan of these lime bars. This recipe is for an 8 inch square pan.
Tips
- I used a glass baking dish. If you use a metal pan the baking times might differ slightly.
- Wait until the bars have cooled to top the bars with the powdered sugar.
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📖 Recipe
Simple Lime Bars
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Ingredients
For The Crust
- ⅓ cup butter slightly softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
For The Filling
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 T all purpose flour
- 4 T lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
For The Crust
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Mix softened butter, ¼ cup sugar and flour together (You can use your hands if it is easier!).
- In an ungreased 8 inch pan, press the mixture on the bottom.
- Bake in a 375* oven for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- For the filling, combine the eggs, ¾ cup sugar, 2 T flour, lime juice and baking powder. Using a hand mixer, mix until well combined.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake 15-17 minutes or until center is set. When cooled, sprinkle top with powder sugar.
- Serve.
Sean Mahan says
Hi Kim! Your lime bars look really delicious. I love how easy and simple they are to make. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Kim says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them!