Margarita Lime Bars

These zesty and sweet margarita lime bars are to die for. They are bursting with a tangy lime taste and pack a punch of tequila flavor.

 

As we get ready for Cinco de Mayo, I’ve got margaritas on my mind. I mean, what’s not to like about an iced cold refreshing boozy drink. It’s a great way to celebrate any fiesta. So I decided to make a dessert version out of one of my favorite cocktails.

This recipe starts with a pre-baked honey graham cracker crust for a crispy base. It’s topped with vibrant lime custard made with fresh lime juice and lime zest. Then to kick things up a notch, there are two ounces of tequila added for lots of flavor. The tequila is not there to play a supporting role. It’s there to play a leading role, just like the lime. So this is definitely an adult dessert.

However, you do have the option to make this a non-alcoholic dessert by replacing the tequila with more lime juice and making them straight-up lime bars.

The texture of these margarita lime bars are soft and gooey with a crumbly cookie bottom. When you first take a bite, you’ll taste the lime and sweetness from the custard. Then the earthy and bitter notes from the tequila come through. There is a soft herbal and sweet black licorice aroma from the tequila that lingers on your palate. After a couple of bites, you’ll feel like you drank a margarita.

You might also like:

• No-Bake Key Lime Pie
• Easy Lemon Bars
• Dreamy Rhubarb Bars
• Lemon Pudding Cake
• Easy Lemon Tart

5 from 3 reviews

Margarita Lime Bars

Yield: 16 servings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

Author: Lily Ernst

Course: Dessert

Method: Bake

These zesty and sweet lime bars are to die for. They are bursting with a tangy lime taste and pack a punch of tequila flavor.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 & 1/2 cups 175g honey graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ 6 Tbsp (90ml) melted butter
• ▢ 3 large eggs
• ▢ 1 & 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ▢ zest of 1 large lime
• ▢ 1/4 cup 60ml lime juice, (about 1 large lime)
• ▢ 1/4 cup 60ml tequila, (or another 1/4 cup of lime juice)
• ▢ 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour
• ▢ powdered sugar, for dusting if making non-alcoholic version

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and line a 9×9″ baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, mix the honey graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press onto the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  1 & 1/2 cups 175g honey graham cracker crumbs, 6 Tbsp (90ml) melted butter
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar.
  3 large eggs, 1 & 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• Add the zest, lime juice and tequila.
  zest of 1 large lime, 1/4 cup 60ml lime juice, 1/4 cup 60ml tequila
• Slowly add in the flour while whisking quickly to prevent lumps.
  1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour
• Pour over hot crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the center is set.
• Let cool to room temperature and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar if needed. Slice and serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 101mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 178IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg

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I’ll be sharing this at Fiesta Friday #168 hosted by Angie, and co-hosted by Petra@FoodEatLove and Lina@LinsRecipes