Coconut-Lime Bars with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust

Vegetarian
Coconut-Lime Bars with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust
45 min.
24
173kcal

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Indulge in the zesty delight of Coconut-Lime Bars, a delightful twist on traditional dessert bars that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, whether as an appetizing starter or a refreshing snack, these bars boast a rich hazelnut shortbread crust that offers a wonderfully nutty flavor and a crumbly texture. Each bite delivers a luscious filling made from the freshest lime juice and zest, ensuring every piece is bursting with citrus goodness.

Not only are these Coconut-Lime Bars vegetarian, but they also provide a satisfying treat without the guilt, clocking in at just 173 calories per serving. With an easy preparation time of only 45 minutes and the potential to serve up to 24 lucky guests, they are the ideal addition to any gathering, from backyard barbecues to elegant evenings. Chill them for a couple of hours for that perfect refreshment and serve them cold for a deliciously cool experience that your friends and family will rave about.

This treat not only embodies the bright flavors of summer but also showcases the rich, buttery undertones of hazelnuts, making every bite a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. So, get ready to impress your loved ones with these stunning Coconut-Lime Bars, guaranteed to elevate your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • large eggs 
  • cup hazelnuts husked toasted
  • 0.8 cup juice of lime fresh (from 8 large limes)
  • tablespoon lime zest finely grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • 13 tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven andpreheat to 350°F. Blend nuts and sugar inprocessor until nuts are finely ground.
  2. Addflour and salt; blend 5 seconds.
  3. Add butterand process until well blended. Press doughevenly onto bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch metalbaking pan.
  4. Bake crust until golden brown,about 28 minutes; cool completely in pan onrack. Maintain oven temperature.
  5. Whisk sugar and eggs in largebowl until well blended, scraping downsides of bowl occasionally.
  6. Whisk in limejuice, then flour and lime peel.
  7. Pour fillingover crust in pan.
  8. Bake lime bars 25 minutes (filling willnot be fully set).
  9. Sprinkle coconut evenlyover.
  10. Bake until filling is completely set,about 10 minutes longer.
  11. Cool bars in pan on rack. Chill uncovereduntil cold, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  12. Cut around pan sides to loosen bars; cutinto 24 pieces. Using small spatula, transferbars to platter; serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories173kcal
Protein5.21%
Fat51.38%
Carbs43.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
12.65
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.5473913006161%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.79mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.12kcal
8.66%
Fat:10.26g
15.78%
Saturated Fat:4.45g
27.8%
Carbohydrates:19.5g
6.5%
Net Carbohydrates:18.93g
6.88%
Sugar:17.03g
18.92%
Cholesterol:55.05mg
18.35%
Sodium:40.21mg
1.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.34g
4.68%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.3%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.02%
Selenium:4.09µg
5.84%
Copper:0.1mg
5.03%
Vitamin A:250.66IU
5.01%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.04%
Phosphorus:39.92mg
3.99%
Folate:14.73µg
3.68%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.49%
Vitamin C:2.66mg
3.22%
Iron:0.52mg
2.87%
Magnesium:10.55mg
2.64%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.49%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.31%
Fiber:0.57g
2.28%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.15%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Potassium:61.49mg
1.76%
Calcium:14.94mg
1.49%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious