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Margarita Lime Bars
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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.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Method
Bake
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Servings
16
servings
Calories
181
Author
Lily Ernst
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
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and line a 9x9" 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.
Nutrition
Calories:
181
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
42
mg
|
Sodium:
101
mg
|
Potassium:
37
mg
|
Fiber:
0.4
g
|
Sugar:
21
g
|
Vitamin A:
178
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
14
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg