Lime Margarita Bars
Zesty, boozy, and irresistibly refreshing, these Lime Margarita Bars bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite cocktail into dessert form! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust topped with a silky lime filling infused with tequila and orange liqueur, these bars are a playful twist on classic lime desserts. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, each bite is a burst of citrusy goodness with a hint of margarita zing. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar, these treats are both easy and elegant. Serve them chilled and dusted with powdered sugar for a party-ready dessert that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Whether for Cinco de Mayo celebrations or casual summer gatherings, these Lime Margarita Bars are sure to be the hit of the table!
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Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter (melted)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 130 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 150 grams granulated sugar (for filling)
- 120 milliliters lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 15 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy lifting.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar (50 grams), flour (130 grams), and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
Step 3
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to smooth it out.
Step 4
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden and set. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 5
While the crust is baking, prepare the lime filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar (150 grams), lime juice, lime zest, tequila, orange liqueur, and flour (2 tbsp). Ensure the mixture is well-combined and smooth.
Step 6
Pour the lime filling over the baked crust. Spread it evenly with a spatula if needed.
Step 7
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Step 8
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set the bars.
Step 9
Remove the chilled bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing into 9 squares.
Step 10
Serve chilled and enjoy your tangy Lime Margarita Bars!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (804.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2558.8 |
| Total Fat 109.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 809.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2587.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 345.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 223.4g | |
| Protein 35.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 123IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 549.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories