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Coconut Lime Bars

Coconut Lime Bars

Coconut Lime Bars are a zesty, tropical twist on the traditional citrus bar, offering a creamy, tangy, and delightfully chewy texture with a buttery base. Perfect for warm-weather entertaining or anytime you crave something refreshing, these bars are easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and bring sunshine to every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract optional
  • 2 to 3 drops green food coloring optional
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together ½ cup crushed graham crackers, ⅓ cup white sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and ½ cup melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the parchment-lined pan and bake for 15 minutes. While the crust is baking, whisk together 2 cups sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup lime juice, and 2 tablespoons lime zest in a separate large bowl. If desired, add coconut extract and green food coloring, then stir until smooth. Pour this mixture over the pre-baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut over the top while it’s still warm. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set. When ready, lift the bars out using the parchment paper, slice, and serve.