Tangy Lime Bars
It’s so hard to decide what I like best…the flavors of Fall; apples, pumpkins, cinnamon or maybe the flavors of Spring; lemon, strawberry, lime…oh the decisions! Even though the calendar says it’s Spring, it definitely still feels like Winter around here. So with Easter this weekend, and an attempt to enjoy Spring, at least the flavors of Spring, I made Tangy Lime Bars.
While I’ve made many different recipes for Lime Desserts, I’ve never used a recipe for a lime filling that is baked. The original recipe is from Truvia and uses their Baking Blend.
Let’s get baking…
The crust in this two part recipe is made with butter flavor shortening, Truvia Baking Blend, flour, graham cracker crumbs and salt. And the filling is made with eggs, Truvia Baking Blend, flour, lime juice and peel.
Truvia Baking Blend is a sugar substitute blend of zero-calorie Truvia natural sweetener and sugar and packaged in a product that’s designed for easy, at-home baking. It also can be substituted for sugar in any recipe by simply using half as much Truvia Baking Blend as you would sugar.
First you need to beat the butter flavor shortening and the Truvia Baking Blend.
Beat in the mixer until fluffy
Then add in the flour, graham cracker crumbs and salt. Mixing until dough forms.
Press the crust into a 9 inch baking pan, evenly.
Tip: Lightly spray your fingers with cooking spray to prevent the crust from sticking to your fingers
While the crust is baking and cooling, whisk together the eggs.
Add the Truvia Baking Blend, flour and lime peel, whisk together.
Add the lime juice and whisk together.
Add a very small amount of green coloring if you like, then pour the egg mixture on top of the cooled crust.
As part of the Truvia Kitchen Cabinet, a network of Honestly Sweet Baking Bloggers, I have been sharing recipes over the last several months. In case you missed any of them, here they are…
- Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cherry Almond Bars
- Red Velvet Cupcake Bites
- Pink Velvet Cupcakes
- Meyer Lemon & Strawberry Pie
- Tangy Lime Bars
Meet the other Honestly Sweet Bloggers…
Tangy Lime Bars
Perfect dessert for Springtime. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com
Ingredients
Crust
- 2/3 cup Butter Flavor Shortening
- 1/3 cup Truvia Baking Blend
- 1 cup Flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Filling
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Truvia Baking Blend
- 1 tablespoon Flour, all-purpose
- 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2-3 drops green coloring, optional
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray
- Beat together the shortening and Truvia Baking Blend until fluffy
- Add the flour, graham cracker crumbs and salt
- Beat until dough forms
- Press into baking dish, evenly
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown
- Cool completely
Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended
- Whisk in the Truvia Baking Blend, flour and lime peel until blended
- Whisk in the lime juice and optional green coloring
- Pour over cooled crust
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or just until set in center
- Cool on counter for 15-20 minutes and then place in fridge for at least 2 hours for best results
- Top with whipped topping and strawberries if desired
Notes
Cook time includes crust and filling times. Original Recipe from Truvia
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Disclaimer: Compensation and products for review were provided by Truvia. I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Truvia.
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These look absolutely delicious! Anything lime is so perfect for spring.
Thanks so much Amy! I’m definitely ready for Spring!
~Liz
this sound incredible! i’ll be dreaming of how they taste with the strawberry & lime together! added bonus that this recipe calls for truvia! we use it often in our home.
Thanks Kellie! The Lime Bars are definitely perfect for Spring!
~Liz
Oh my. I love all thing citrus, like LOVE them. This looks gorgeous Liz!!!
Thanks so much Aimee! I’m a citrus fan too!
~Liz
Make it with lime and I’m all over it. This looks so good and using Truvia is something I’ve been wanting to try. YUM! Lisa~
I’m a huge lime fan too, Lisa! I think you would like using the Truvia, give it a try and let me know what you think.
~Liz
I think these sound so delicious! =)
I hope you have a wonderful Easter!
Melissa
Thanks so much Melissa! Happy Easter to you too!
~Liz
I love fall and spring flavors too! They both can have such amazing baked goods! I have yet to bake with Truvia- do you think it has a different flavor than sugar? These bars look so fun and green 🙂
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for stopping by! I really like the Truvia Baking Blend, and honestly I can’t tell the difference in taste at all.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
~Liz