LEMONGRASS BARS

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Categories     Cookies     Dairy     Dessert     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Shortbread Crust:
1 1/2 stick Butter
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Grated rind from 1 lime
Filling:
6-8 Kaffir lime leaves
4 stalks lemongrass
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt.
3 tblsp. cornstartch
3tbsp. water
4 yolks slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Grated rind from one lime.
Whipped cream
Kaffir lime leaf

Steps:

  • Combine shortbread ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbly. Press into a 9X13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Combine leaves, lemongrass, coconut milk, sugar and salt in heavy saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and return coconut milk to medium heat. Mix cornstarch and water together. Add to yolks. Pour egg mixture into coconut milk and bring to light boil stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, butter and grated rind. Pour over shortbread crust. Cool and refrigerate. Cut into bars. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with Kaffir lime leaf.

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