COCONUT LIME-CURD BARS

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A delicious and different taste from lemon squares. Cooking time does not include chilling in fridge. From Real Simple Magazine, May 2005.

Provided by Lula1026

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Combine the coconut, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch and butter and mix until a crumbly dough is formed. Press fimly into a greased 8x8" pan. Bake just unil golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Sift together the granulated sugar, the remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp of flour.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, lime zest, lime juice and vanilla. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, whisking to avoid lumps. POur the filling over the baked crust.
  • Bake until the lime curd is set in the center, about 22 minutes. Cool completeley in the refrigeratr, about 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.3, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 25.1, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 15.7, Protein 1.7

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