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Mojito Shortbread Bars

These mojito shortbread bars get a mojito inspired custard made of eggs, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, fresh mint and a little rum!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Cuban

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold butter cut in small pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • pinch salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1-14 oz. can fat free sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp rum extract
  • 20 large mint leaves
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Using a pastry cutter or in a food processor blend together the butter, sugar, salt and flours.
  3. Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over for easy lifting later for cutting. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Allow the shortbread crust to cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. In the food processor add the egg yolks, condensed milk, rum extract, lime juice, rum extract and mint leaves. Pulse until combined and pour over the baked shortbread base.
  6. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the lime custard appears to be set. Cool completely, cut into squares and top with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 23mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.