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Margarita Bars

Margarita Bars

Cost $10, save $20

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  • 160 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 🍪 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 🧂 1/3 cup white sugar
    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Filling

    • 🥚 10 large egg yolks
    • 🥛 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
    • 🍋 4 teaspoons lime zest
    • 🍋 3/4 cup lime juice
    • 🍹 1/4 cup tequila
    • 🍊 2 tablespoons orange liqueur

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside.

2

Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl until fully combined and resembles wet sand. Press into an even layer on bottom of the pan.

3

Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

4

Whisk together yolks, condensed milk, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add tequila and orange liqueur, and whisk until fully combined, about 30 seconds.

5

Pour filling over slightly cooled crust and bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle, 25 to 28 minutes.

6

Remove from oven; let it cool to room temperature in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

7

Place in the freezer, uncovered, until chilled and set, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

8

Using excess foil as handles, remove bars from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut evenly into 16 pieces, trimming edges as desired. Garnish with flaky sea salt and additional lime zest.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

382

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 49
    Carbs
  • 16
    Fats

💡 To make the crust press evenly, use the bottom of a flat measuring cup for smoothness.For a non-alcoholic version, skip the tequila and orange liqueur, but add a bit more lime juice for flavor balance.Always zest the limes before juicing them to make the process easier.Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.