Get the Recipe: Keto Key Lime Bars
These delightful Keto Key Lime Bars feature a shortbread cookie crust, tangy lime bar layer topped with creamy lime whipped cream! At about 3 net carbs per bar this is a sweet treat that fits within your keto diet!
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons keto friendly confectioners sweetener*
Lime Bar Layer
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup lime juice, 3-4 limes
- 2 tablespoons lime zest, 3-4 limes
- 3/4 cup keto friendly confectioners sweetener*
Lime Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons keto friendly confectioners sweetener*
Equipment
Instructions
For the Filling:
- Combine all filling ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend for 30 seconds until completely smooth.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the filling to thicken.
For the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter, almond flour and sweetener in a small bowl and press into the foil lined pan.
- Pre-bake crust for 7 minutes, it should not be firm just slightly beginning to brown around the edges.
- Remove crust and allow it to cool COMPLETELY.
Bake the bars:
- Pour in filling and bake 18-20 minutes until the center is set. Allow bars to cool completely.
For the Lime Whipped Cream:
- Using a mixer combine the heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest and sweetener and beat until stiff peeks form.
- Spread over the cooled lime bars.
- Place in the freezer for at least 20 minutes before slicing if you want to get nice clean slices.
Serving: 1 Bar, Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 4.6g, Protein: 4.5g, Fat: 12g, Sodium: 66mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 1.5g
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