Description
Lemon Lime Bars are a delectable Blend of two Citrus fruits, Key Lime and Lemon over a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust and Topped with Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream.
Ingredients
Scale
LEMON LIME BARS
- 1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
- 1/3 cup fresh Key lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced into half-moons (optional)
WHIPPED CREAM
- 1/4 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
EQUIPMENT
Instructions
- LEMON LIME BARS: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper leaving excess hang over two opposite sides for easy removal.
- In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Note: use the back of a measuring cup to firmly press crumbs together.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until dry and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow crust to cool in the pan over a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
- In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, whisk egg yolks, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, and lemon zest on high speed until thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add condensed milk in a slow and steady stream; continue mixing. Increase speed to high and mix until thick, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add both lime and lemon juice and continue to mix until just combined. Using an angled spatula, spread filling evenly over the crust.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until filling is just set. Allow to cool completely over a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into 2 inch (5 cm) squares.
- WHIPPED CREAM: In a large chilled bowl using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Taste, add an additional tablespoon of powdered sugar if needed and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- ASSEMBLY: Place a dollop of whipped cream over each bar or fill a piping bag fitted with a closed star tip (I used Wilton’s 1B). Garnish bars with remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime zest and sliced lemons over the whipped cream. ENJOY!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bars
- Cuisine: American