Lime margarita bars Recipe
These Lime Margarita Bars are a zesty and refreshing dessert that combines the flavors of a margarita in a bar form. Tangy lime juice and zest, along with a hint of tequila, give these bars a bright and citrusy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 2 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sugar substitute, divided
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5–7 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbsp tequila, optional (if omitted, use an extra tablespoon of orange juice instead)
- Powdered sugar or sugar substitute, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 square pan with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, prepare the filling: Whisk the eggs with the remaining 2 cups of sugar. Whisk in lime and orange juices, zest, and tequila. Then whisk in flour until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust: Bake for an additional 23-25 minutes until the top turns golden and is no longer translucent. Cool completely before cutting.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Cut into squares and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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