Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Margarita bars, a dessert that captures the vibrant flavors of zesty lime and creamy sweetness. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust that perfectly contrasts with the smooth, tangy filling. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a delightful treat any time of year, they are quick to prepare and can even be made without baking if preferred. The combination of fresh ingredients and simple preparation makes these Margarita bars a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, agave syrup, and optional lime zest until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 15 minutes until filling is set. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg