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A delicious plate of Tropical Delight Coconut Lime Bars You Need to Try

Quick Creamy Coconut Lime Bars Everyone Loses Their Mind Over

These coconut lime bars combine a buttery toasted coconut shortbread crust with a creamy, perfectly tart lime filling. Bright, tropical, and incredibly smooth, they are an easy dessert that tastes like sunshine in every bite.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut toasted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Extra toasted coconut for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until golden.
  3. In a bowl combine flour, toasted coconut, powdered sugar, and salt.
  4. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake the crust for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. In another bowl whisk eggs, granulated sugar, lime juice, lime zest, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pour the filling over the hot crust immediately after it comes out of the oven.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the center is just set.
  10. Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature.
  11. Sprinkle extra toasted coconut on top.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the best flavor use freshly squeezed lime juice and toasted coconut. Chill the bars completely before slicing to achieve clean edges and a perfectly set creamy texture.