Lime Pie Bars

 26th May 2022  Leave a Comment on Lime Pie Bars
Lime Pie Bars
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Lime Pie Bars

Recipe by CookingIsLifestyleCourse: Dessert Recipes
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

460

kcal

Ingredients

  • 200g vanilla cookies

  • 75g butter, melted

  • 30g light brown sugar

  • Zest of 6 limes

  • 5 egg yolks

  • 680ml condensed milk

  • 250ml lime juice

  • 250ml whipping cream

  • 30g sugar

Directions

  • Prepare a 20 centimeters square pan with parchment paper.
  • Grind or smash the cookies until it resembles fine crumbs.
  • Mix the crumbs + melted butter + brown sugar and press it on the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake at 175 C for 13-15 minutes
  • Let it cool for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the egg yolks and zest for about 5 minutes in a large bowl until they thicken.
  • Add the condensed milk and mix for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the lime juice.
  • Pour this mixture over the cooled base and bake at 175C for 15 minutes. Let it cool for 30 minutes then place it in the fridge overnight. Beat the whipping cream and sugar until firm peaks show.
  • Spread on top of the custard and garnish with more lime zest.
  • Enjoy!