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"put the lime in the coconut" bars

(5 ratings)
LILLYDEE avatar
Recipe by
Dee Stillwell
@LILLYDEE
Citrus Heights, CA

I tweaked a recipe I had for lemon bars to make one including two of my favorite flavors. I used Key Limes so the hardest part of this recipe is zesting and juicing all the limes. You could use regular limes, if desired. These were a big hit with everyone at my house. Enjoy!

(5 ratings)
yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For "put the lime in the coconut" bars

  • 1 box
    yellow or french vanilla cake mix
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 - 8oz pkg
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 - 14oz can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/3 c
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 c
    coconut, flaked
  • 2 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • whipped cream & extra coconut to garnish, if desired

How To Make "put the lime in the coconut" bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with Pam. If you want a thicker bar, use a 7"x11" pan. Mix together cake mix, egg and melted butter in a bowl until dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture and set aside. Press remaining dough into bottom and 1/2 way up sides of prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool for 10 minutes while you make the filling.
  • 2
    In a bowl beat together creamed cheese, SC milk, egg, juice, zest & salt until well blended. Stir in coconut. Pour into crust. Break up reseved crust mixture all over the top of filling.
  • 3
    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bars are set and not jiggly. Let bars cool in pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream and extra coconut, if desired.
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