Description
Make these simple, refreshing no-bake bars featuring a bright lime flavor and sweet coconut. They set quickly and require no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, plus 1/2 cup for topping
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until fully combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of the shredded coconut into the lime mixture.
- Pour the coconut-lime mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded coconut over the top layer.
- Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the bars are firm enough to slice.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 squares before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the graham crackers with gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or use crushed shortbread cookies made with gluten-free flour.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the lime juice by one tablespoon.
- You can substitute regular sweetened condensed milk with a dairy-free condensed milk alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15