Coconut Lime Bars
This Coconut Lime Bars recipe makes for an indulgent summer dessert that is creamy, tangy, and sweet. Perfect for that after-dinner sweet tooth!
Equipment
- baking dish 8x8, 9x9, or 9x13 are fine
Ingredients
- ½ cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed preferred
- 2 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract, optional
- 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line the baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed ½ cup graham crackers, ⅓ cup white sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour and melted ½ cup butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of the parchment-lined pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, combine the 2 cups sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup full fat coconut milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup lime juice and 2 tablespoon lime zestin a large bowl. If using, also add the coconut extract and green food coloring. Mix until smooth, then pour on top of the baked crust.
- Continue baking for 15 more minutes, then remove from the oven. While still warm, sprinkle on 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set the filling.
- Remove the bars from the pan by lifting out the parchment paper. Slice and serve.
Notes
Store coconut lime bars in the fridge for up to 1 week, covered. They can be frozen individually wrapped in freezer safe plastic wrap for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ozCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 2mg
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