Coconut-lime Bars With Coconut Cream Recipe
Make Coconut-lime Bars With Coconut Cream Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Coconut Cream Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, shredded coconut, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- 2
Add butter
Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.
- 3
Bake the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the filling
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- 5
Add eggs
Add the eggs to the mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
- 6
Incorporate coconut
Fold in the shredded coconut gently until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the filling
Pour the filling mixture over the pre-baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Coconut Cream Topping Preparation
- 8
Make the coconut cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- 9
Sweeten the cream
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Top the bars
Spread the whipped coconut cream over the cooled lime bars, and sprinkle the toasted coconut on top for garnish.
