"PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT" BARS

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I tweaked a recipe I had for lemon bars to make one including two of my favorite flavors. I used Key Limes so the hardest part of this recipe is zesting and juicing all the limes. You could use regular limes, if desired. These were a big hit with everyone at my house. Enjoy!

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box yellow or french vanilla cake mix
1 large egg
1/2 c butter, melted
1 - 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 - 14oz can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1/3 c freshly squeezed lime juice
1 c coconut, flaked
2 tsp lime zest
1 dash(es) salt
1/2 c powdered sugar
whipped cream & extra coconut to garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with Pam. If you want a thicker bar, use a 7"x11" pan. Mix together cake mix, egg and melted butter in a bowl until dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture and set aside. Press remaining dough into bottom and 1/2 way up sides of prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool for 10 minutes while you make the filling.
  • 2. In a bowl beat together creamed cheese, SC milk, egg, juice, zest & salt until well blended. Stir in coconut. Pour into crust. Break up reseved crust mixture all over the top of filling.
  • 3. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bars are set and not jiggly. Let bars cool in pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream and extra coconut, if desired.

Sonwabo Ngeno
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I can't wait to try these bars!


Auden Tedd
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Osamudiamen Ehigie Agbons
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I've never tried lime in the coconut bars before, but I'm so glad I did. They're so good!


Isan ff
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Master English
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I made these bars for my family, and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Alomgir Hosen
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These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Ezihle Ncwana
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I loved these bars.


Farhan ali Farhan ali
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Hdhdidb Hdjejebd
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I love the way the lime and coconut flavors complement each other.


Panola Curry
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


MD RAKIBUL HASAN S k Rubel
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I've tried several different recipes for lime in the coconut bars, and this one is by far the best.


Maddax Soles
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shezy Sheeza28
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I made these bars for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


jay jordan
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.


SO BY SO HAUSA TV
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The lime and coconut filling is so creamy and flavorful.


Lucian Jaquette
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I love the crust on these bars. It's so chewy and buttery.


Sandip kumar
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These bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the lime and coconut flavors are so tropical.


Samuel Michael
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out delicious.


Moki_BO u
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These bars are incredible! The combination of lime and coconut is perfect, and the crust is the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.