Macadamia-Coconut Lime Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Katie Rose from Pewaukee, Wisconsin shares this sweet-tart dessert. The shortbread-nut crust and tangyy filling make it a satisfying dessert or afternoon snack. Ingredients:
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted |
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel |
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed |
filling: |
1 egg |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons flaked coconut, chopped |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel |
1/8 teaspoon baking powder |
confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, nuts and lime peel; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add the butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly.
2. Press into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, coconut, lime juice, flour, lime peel and baking powder until blended. Pour over hot crust. Bake 20-22 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Yield: 6 servings.
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