Tropical Key lime bars

These tropically inspired bars deliver the familiar flavors of Key lime pie in a handheld square.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. 12 ozs. sweetened coconut flakes

2 lbs. 4 ozs. flour

1 lb. 4 ozs. confectioners’ sugar

1 lb. 4 ozs. butter, cold, cut in pieces

1 lb. 8 ozs. Hershey’s Premier White Chips

12 ozs. heavy cream

20 large egg yolks (about 12 ozs.)

5 lbs. 4 ozs. sweetened condensed milk

1 lb. Key lime juice

2.25 ozs. Key lime zest

TOTAL APPR. WT.: 15 lbs. 14.25 ozs.

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake coconut in a single layer at 300ºF,

stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Mix flour, confectioners’ sugar, half the coconut and the butter on low for 3 minutes, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into prepared 18-in. by 26-in. sheet pan. Bake 15 minutes at 300ºF. Cool.

Place Hershey’s Premier White Chips and heavy cream in large microwave-save bowl. Microwave at medium for 2 minutes; stir. Cool to room temperature.

Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and zest in large bowl. Add white chip mixture; whisk to combine. Pour into pan with crumb mixture. Sprinkle remaining coconut, pressing lightly.

Bake 22 to 25 minutes at 300ºF. Cool.

YIELD: about 72 bars

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