Lime Bars
The crumbly shortbread base of these bars contrasts well with its tart lime filling; they're dense enough to be satisfying during the winter, but with enough tang to serve as a reminder…
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Beat the butter and sugar together, using an electric mixer or by hand, until pale but not too fluffy. With the mixer set on a very low speed, add the flour and salt and beat gently until just combined. Turn out the dough (it may not have come together into a ball yet — don’t worry) onto a lightly floured work surface and knead into a ball. Using well-floured hands, press the dough into a greased 8 1/2 x 12 inch rectangular baking tin. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes (or stick it in the freezer for about 10 minutes).