Tequila-Lime-Coconut Macaroon Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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From Southern Living magazine, April 2011. I've not tried this recipe, but it sounds really good. NOTE: This recipe has quite a bit of sugar in it, so for my family, I would personally experiment with it using Splenda to cut the sugar for a diabetic dessert. I would also use gluten-free AP flour. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
2 cups sugar, divided |
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces |
4 large eggs |
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
3 tablespoons tequila |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
powdered sugar, lime rind curls |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing 2 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.
2. Stir together 1 3/4 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350F for 20 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a medium bowl until smooth; whisk in coconut, lime zest and juice and tequila and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir together baking powder, salt and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour over hot crust.
5. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles,.
6. Remove foil, and cut into bars,
7. Garnish, if desired.
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