Key Lime Bars Recipe

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Key Lime Bars
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray a 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon cake mix; set aside.
  3. In a big bowl, add remaining cake mix, melted butter, and egg yolk; blend 1-2 minutes using an electric mixer on low speed until well blended and crumbly.
  4. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan; bake 15 minutes.
  5. While crust bakes, in a big bowl, whisk the eggs, condensed milk, lime juice, and reserved cake mix until blended and smooth.
  6. Stir in lime zest; carefully spread mixture over warm base layer.
  7. Bake an additional 20-24 minutes or until topping is set and golden brown.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  9. Refrigerate until cold before serving, at least 2 hours; cut into bars.
  10. *Creamy Lemon Bars—prepare as directed but use lemon juice in place of lime juice and lemon zest in place of lime zest.
  11. *Orange Burst Bars—prepare as directed but use 1/2 cup orange juice plus 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in place of lime juice and orange zest in place of lime zest.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.5 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.62g 32%
Cholesterol 199.88mg 67%
Sodium 84.09mg 4%
Potassium 116.21mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.19g 3%
Sugars 3.14g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 48.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 236.63 Kcal (991 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.72g 32%
Cholesterol 200.83mg 67%
Sodium 84.49mg 4%
Potassium 116.76mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.23g 3%
Sugars 3.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 6.23g 12%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 49.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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