Lime Shortbread Bars
These Lime Shortbread Bars are a refreshing twist on the classic lemon bar! They have a buttery shortbread crust, a bright lime filling made with fresh lime juice and zest, and a light dusting of confectioners' sugar!
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups (167 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Filling
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Topping
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, flour, and granulated sugar until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs, granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling over the hot crust as soon as the crust comes out of the oven.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is just set in the center and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and dust immediately with confectioners’ sugar.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight for best texture.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1lime bar | Calories: 284kcal