Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting later.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, and salt.1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum), 0.5 cup granulated sugar, 0.25 teaspoon salt
- Cut in the chilled, cubed butter using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh key lime juice, egg yolks, and key lime zest until well combined and smooth.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cup fresh key lime juice (from about 8-10 key limes), 4 large egg yolks, 1 teaspoon key lime zest (from about 2 key limes)
- Gently pour the key lime filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Return the pan to the preheated oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but still has a slight wobble in the center. The edges should be firm.
- Remove from the oven and let the Gluten Free Key Lime Bars cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to fully set.
- Once chilled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Place the slab on a cutting board and slice into desired bar shapes using a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled, garnished with optional whipped cream, fresh berries, lime slices, or extra lime zest for an extra burst of flavor and beauty.
Notes
To keep your Gluten Free Key Lime Bars at their best, store them tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is also an option for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheating is not recommended.
