Description
Delight in these zesty Coconut Lime Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy lime coconut filling – the perfect treat to brighten any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup graham crackers (crushed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp coconut extract (optional)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham crackers, flour, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and coconut extract in a bowl.
- Add food coloring if using and mix until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust once cooled.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fruits and toppings. Enjoy with whipped cream or iced tea!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coconut, Lime, Bars, Dessert, Summer, Sweet