Key Lime Squares.
Easy and very portable. Really great for the potluck summer party.
1 cup (250 mL) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Topping:
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated lemon zest ( option)
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lime zest (option )
3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 mL) lime juice
Icing sugar for dusting
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a food processor or by hand, mix together butter, icing sugar, flour and salt until well blended. The mixture will look like fine breadcrumbs. Pat into a 9 x 13-inch (3-L) greased pan. Prick with fork. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is a creamy gold. It's like a shortbread.
3. With an electric mixer or by hand, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, flour, zests ( if using) and juices. Pour the mixture over the cooked base.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Cut into squares then liberally dust with icing sugar.
Makes about 30 squares
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