Simple Way to Prepare Ultimate Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars
Erik Sutton 06/07/2020 11:42
Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars
Hey everyone, it’s Drew, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, pecan-crusted mojito bars. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook pecan-crusted mojito bars using 19 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars:
Make ready Crust
Prepare 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Prepare 1 cup chopped pecans
Prepare 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Take 1 cup butter, cut in slices
Make ready Filling
Make ready 4 eggs, lightly beaten
Take 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Make ready 2 tbsp finely shredded lime peel
Take 1/2 cup lime juice
Get 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Get 2 tbsp milk (or 4 tbsp coconut rum)
Take 1 tbsp fresh mint
Make ready 1/2 tsp baking powder
Prepare 1/4 tsp salt
Get Toppings
Make ready powdered sugar
Get finely shredded lime peel (optional)
Take fresh mint leaves (optional)
Steps to make Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over edges of pan; set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To Store: Layer bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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