Lime-Ooo Bars
Serves: 4
Rowena Kautzer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
50
Sweetness
55
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
Sugar1 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract1 cup
Flour2 cups
Granulated Sugar2
Eggs1 tbsp
Cornstarch1 cup
Water1 tsp
SaltDirections:
1
In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth
2
Add the vanilla and mix
3
With the mixer running at low speed, add the flour and mix
4
Press the dough into an 8 by 8-inch baking pan
5
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes
6
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
7
Prick the dough all over with a fork, then bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes
8
Let cool
9
Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth
10
Add the eggs and extract and mix at medium speed until smooth
11
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use
12
Lime Filling: In a non-reactive saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar
13
Whisk in the water, salt, and lime juice and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat
14
Whisking constantly, cook until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon
15
Remove from the heat, add the zest and butter, and stir until smooth
16
Let cool 10 minutes
17
Reheat the oven to 325 degrees F
18
Using a spatula, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled crust
19
Spread the lime filling over the cream cheese filling
20
Bake until the edges are light golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes
21
Let cool in the pan, on a wire rack, to room temperature
22
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before cutting into 16 squares with a sharp knife
23
Serve chilled