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Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds

June 22, 2015 20 Comments

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If you love the flavor of key limes, you’ll love these Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds. They’re tangy and tropical, easy to make and so delicious!

Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds

Get ready, it’s time to pucker up buttercup!

During the hot summer months I look for a dessert that’s refreshing, not heavy, something that hits the spot just right. Strawberry shortcake, lemon meringue pie, homemade peach ice cream, blueberry pie and of course my bourbon-white peach popsicles are just a few on my list of summertime favorites. Even though I love my chocolate, I find nothing satisfies my appetite for sweets better than a fruity dessert during the summer. Key lime pie has always been at the tippy-top of my favorites list. It’s tart and sweet and oh so refreshing.

Key Lime Curds Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and AlmondsKey Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds

So with the temps soaring close to the high 80s at the beach this past weekend I decided it was time to bring these wonderful flavors to the table. My husband Tom LOVES key lime pie so I knew anything key lime would be the perfect dessert to top off his Father’s Day dinner. I was thinking I could go with the traditional key lime pie but since I made some homemade key lime curd a few days earlier I decided to switch it up a bit and turn this classic into an easy-to-eat finger food.

Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds

These Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds have a wonderfully rich and buttery crust topped with an easy to make smooth and creamy key lime curd. As if these bars weren’t already delicious enough I sprinkled the top with irresistible toasted coconut chips and some yummy sliced almonds. I am telling you, you are going to love these bars. They are easy to eat AND easy to serve! No forks needed! I would definitely keep these beauties in mind for your 4th of July party. They are the perfect match for any hot summer day!

Enjoy your week!

Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds

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Key Lime Curd Bars with Toasted Coconut Chips and Almonds
Course: 1 hour
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • Key Lime Curd:
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • Bars:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup organic toasted coconut chips
Instructions
  1. In the top of a double boiler whisk together key lime juice, sugar and eggs until combined. Cut butter into 4 pieces and add to mixture. Place the mixture over simmering water. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. (160 degrees on a thermometer) Strain through a fine strainer into a bowl. Cool slightly, then place in refrigerator with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface. The curd will keep for one week in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper, extending the parchment over the edges. Spray the parchment lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl beat the butter by hand with a rubber spatula for 1-2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until combined, scraping down the bowl occasionally. In a small bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Add flour mixture to butter mixture until well combined. The mixture will be somewhat crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan reserving about 2/3 cup for the crumb topping.
  4. Bake crust for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with key lime curd spreading to within 1/2 inch from outer edge. Add the almonds and coconut to the reserved crumb topping. Toss lightly with your fingers. Sprinkle mixture over the key lime curd.
  5. Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Lift bars out of pan by the parchment overhangs. Cut into bars.

(Recipe adapted from Epicurious)

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Comments

  1. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    June 22, 2015 at 8:07 am

    These look just heavenly. I love citruses desserts in the summer. Hope you had a great weekend, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thanks so much Liz! Me too! It was a fun Father’s Day weekend for Tom! Lots of time at the beach and on the boat!

      Reply
  2. hroyal10 says

    June 22, 2015 at 8:14 am

    WOWZA. These look sooo delicious! I agree, I crave “lighter” sweets in the summer, too. But, if someone put a molten lava cake in front of me tomorrow, I wouldn’t hesitate to eat it!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Thanks so much! I may be with you on the molten lava cake though!

      Reply
  3. Gerlinde @sunnycovechef says

    June 22, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Mary Ann, these little bars look delicious. I would have to substitute regular lime juice for key lime juice. Would that be ok?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 11:07 am

      You can Gerlinde but check your local food store in the baking aisle. There is a brand called Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice. It comes in a yellow plastic bottle. It is wonderful! Your store may have it!

      Reply
      • Gerlinde @sunnycovechef says

        June 22, 2015 at 7:24 pm

        Thanks Mary Ann , I will look for it when I return from my trip

        Reply
  4. Jocelyn Delk Adams (@grandbabycake) says

    June 22, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    There is nothing better than key lime curd seriously. These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      I know, right?! Gotta love key lime curd! Thanks so much Jocelyn!

      Reply
  5. jaysbakingmecrazy says

    June 22, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    These look amazing! I agree- fresh, fruity desserts are what summer is all about! I love key lime and I totally need to try making homemade curd (and these bars!!).

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      So easy to make the curd Jessica! I also made a blood orange curd a few months ago. Talk about yum! Need to share that one on the blog too!

      Reply
      • jaysbakingmecrazy says

        June 23, 2015 at 5:34 pm

        That sounds delicious! Now I’m dreaming of a grapefruit curd as well!

        Reply
  6. seasonssuppers says

    June 22, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    Yum! Love key limes and I’ve never yet enjoyed it in bar form, so I will definitely try this one!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! I love bar recipes. Less plates and silverware to clean up after!

      Reply
  7. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Traditional key lime pie is good, but these bars are OMG so much better, love all the flavors you combined and the convenience and portability of making it in a bar for form.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 23, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Me too! I hope you enjoy them Katalina!

      Reply
  8. blahnikbaker says

    June 23, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Can I just say I am jealous of your beach living? Ok maybe I’ll make myself feel better with these bars! Coconut and key lime is always a winning combo.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 23, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      The beach is definitely my happy place! Always has been! Enjoy the bars Zainab!

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    June 24, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    LOVE citrus bars. Never tried a little coconut and almond topping on them before though – definitely a yummy idea I need to try Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      I always find a way to add toasted coconut to anything Thalia! It’s my favorite! Hope the fall is going well for you!

      Reply

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