LEMON-LIME BARS

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This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon on a hot summer day. A gentleman made his way to the kitchen to compliment the cook who made them. -Holly Wilkins, Lake Elmore, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lime zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake just until edges are lightly browned, 13-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. , Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ezenwa Onyinye
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Terri Porter
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I love the combination of lemon and lime in these bars. They are so refreshing and perfect for summer.


Namutebi Justine
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I made these bars with a gluten-free crust and they turned out great! They were just as delicious as the regular version.


bKash Moznu
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.


Jahangir Ahmed
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I've made these lemon lime bars several times and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Official Tips BD
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These bars were very easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a store-bought crust and the filling was perfect.


Duane Buffham
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I made these bars with a graham cracker crust and they were delicious! The graham cracker crust added a nice touch of sweetness.


Yeasin Yeaisn
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Mlo5ea Gamer2
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


malaysia simmons
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These bars were really easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a mini muffin tin and they were the perfect size for a party.


Pakhtoon Khwa
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I love the combination of lemon and lime in these bars. They are so refreshing and perfect for summer.


Ibrahim Uthman
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I made these bars with a gluten-free crust and they turned out great! They were just as delicious as the regular version.


Imi Nathi
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.


Teresa Menjivar
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I've made these lemon lime bars several times and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


song john paul john paul
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used a store-bought crust and the filling was perfect.


bright Enwo
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I made these lemon lime bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Amanda Hanley
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These lemon lime bars were absolutely delicious! The crust was perfectly crumbly and the filling was tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.