Key Lime Shortbread Bars Recipe
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Key Lime Shortbread Bars Recipe
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Key Lime Shortbread Bars. These bars are made of a pillowy key lime layer topping a sweet shortbread crust that you can easily cut into bars. So easy and delicious.
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Ingredients
For the shortbread crust:
- 1 1 shortbread crust recipe
For the key lime layer:
- 3 3 large eggs separated
- 1 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 1 tablespoon lime zest approximately
- 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Optional Garnish:
- Whipped Cream
- Lime slices optional
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Instructions
For the shortbread crust:
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Mix together butter, flour, and confectioner’s sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before filling.
For the key lime layer:
- Reduce oven to 325º F.
- Whisk egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl until well-combined.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixture until they begin to foam. Gradually add in granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy and soft peaks have formed. Gently fold into egg yolk mixture and carefully spread onto completely cooled shortbread crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until set throughout. Remove from the oven and chill on a wire rack. Lightly cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours.
- For serving, cut into squares and top with whipped cream and lime slices or lime peeling slivers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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