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Description
Tangy and sweet vegan lime bars with a graham cracker crust and zesty lime filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (ensure vegan)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup melted vegan butter
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk, chilled (thick cream only)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Zest of 2 limes
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (for color, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted vegan butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together lime juice, coconut milk cream, sugar, cornstarch, lime zest, and turmeric (if using).
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly, about 5-7 minutes. It should be very thick and bubbly.
- Pour the hot lime filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
- Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares.
- Garnish with extra lime zest or coconut flakes, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers and butter are vegan.
- Chill coconut milk to separate cream for a thicker filling.
- Refrigerate bars completely for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg