Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars
Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars

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Salty pecans in the crust perfectly complement the tangy, refreshing lime and mint dessert bar recipe. These keto pecan bars have a sweet and crunchy pecan topping over a crisp almond crust. Transfer this pecan mixture to the prepared almond crust, spreading it out evenly so that no crust is visible.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook pecan-crusted mojito bars using 19 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars:
  1. Take Crust
  2. Take 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  3. Prepare 1 cup chopped pecans
  4. Get 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  5. Make ready 1 cup butter, cut in slices
  6. Prepare Filling
  7. Make ready 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  8. Get 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  9. Prepare 2 tbsp finely shredded lime peel
  10. Take 1/2 cup lime juice
  11. Prepare 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  12. Make ready 2 tbsp milk (or 4 tbsp coconut rum)
  13. Take 1 tbsp fresh mint
  14. Prepare 1/2 tsp baking powder
  15. Get 1/4 tsp salt
  16. Take Toppings
  17. Take powdered sugar
  18. Take finely shredded lime peel (optional)
  19. Get fresh mint leaves (optional)

The shortbread crust makes these pecan bars so delicious. It's buttery and chewy and just the perfect complinent to the sticky pecans. It's also a much simpler dough to deal with than pie dough because you just press it into the tin. There's no need to refrigerate it first or roll it or shape it like pie dough!

Instructions to make Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over edges of pan; set aside.
  2. For Crust: In a food processor combine the 1-3/4 cups flour, the pecans, and the 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Add butter slices. Cover; process with several on/off turns until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until crust is light brown. Let cool for about 5 minutes while preparing filling.
  3. For Filling: in a medium bowl whisk together eggs, the 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, the 2 tablespoons lime peel, the lime juice, the 1/4 cup flour, the milk (or rum), snipped fresh mint, baking powder, and salt until combined. Pour filling over hot crust.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or just until filling is set and edges begin to brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  5. Using the edges of the foil, lift uncut bars out of pan; cut into bars. Sift powdered sugar over bars. To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar. If desired, garnish with additional lime peel and fresh mint leaves.
  6. To Store: Layer bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Pecan bars with a shortbread-style crust and absolutely loaded with nuts! I was less than two weeks removed from eating the last piece of pecan pie from These bars could not possibly be any easier to make. The crust is mixed by hand, pressed into the pan and doesn't need to be par-baked - score! Hot pecan-crusted fish fillets are cooked easily on stove top and are served with lemon wedges. A sweet shortbread crust is topped with a pecan and coconut mixture for a buttery, sweet bar cookie.

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