3/366 – Keylime Squares

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Jan 3, 2012 – Quick shot today. I was out on the road all day and running like mad to get home and gt a few things done before I have to head out and teach a class that I’d forgotten started tonight.

A yummy keylime bar for you all.

Keylime Squares

Ingredients:

Crust
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted

Filling
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1. Mix together crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, an butter, until well combined. Press into the bottom of a parchment lined 9×9 inch baking pan. Place in refrigerator or freezer until firm

2. In a medium bowl, combine 3 Tbsp sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the sweetened condensed milk, then the egg. Add the lime zest and juice; stir until just combined and immediately pour the filling into the crust.

3. Bake in a preheated 325C oven for 25 minutes (or until the edges look firm, but the centre is still slightly unset). Cool completely. COver and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Cut into bars. Serve chilled with whipped cream, berries, of just as they are.