Coconut Lime Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 2 tablespoons Cold Water
• 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1/2 cup Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Lime Zest
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut, sweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/8 teaspoon Pinch of Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour (with gluten-free flour) an 8x8 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine gluten-free flour, cold cubed butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

5. 5

   While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, eggs, granulated sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Pour the coconut-lime filling over the partially baked crust.

7. 7

   Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.

8. 8

   Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best results.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.