Tropical Chill Coconut Lime Bars
Delightful tropical bars with creamy coconut and zesty lime flavors that transport you to a sunny beach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into a greased 8″x8″ baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until golden.
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, lime juice, lime zest, and shredded coconut in another bowl.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into squares using a sharp knife.
Notes
Serve with extra lime zest or shredded coconut on top for a decorative touch. Great for summer gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: coconut, lime, tropical dessert, summer treat, bars
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