It’s spring break for me! The weather here now is just about perfect, but let’s wait a couple of days and I’m sure that it will change. You know we are at 32 degrees one day and the next is 75! Anyway it is so nice to be off for a few days.
Our ALTA tennis season is going strong and this is what I made for the match. By the way, my partner Maria and I won! It was just a gorgeous day to be outside and I will have to say that I enjoyed every minute of the win. These Lime Squares are a winner,too! Martha Stewart just amazes me. I receive her newsletters in my email everyday. If you have not seen them go here and look at all the gorgeous stuff that she and her staff put together. I am sure that you will find something to inspire you today.
Now about these Lime Squares they are really easy to put together and very good. Be forewarned that they are tart. I love them that way, though. The hardest part of this recipe is shelling the pistachios. I just took a bowl with me while watching TV and shelled them with no problem. The rest is super simple. Don’t try to make these without the parchment paper though. Parchment paper is your friend and will make it super easy to just pull them out of the pan. No crumbs whatsoever will be wasted in the pan nor on the paper.
All of you enjoy your spring in any way that you choose, but I’m off to organize my closet and a few other spring cleaning jobs. Happy Cooking!
Lime Squares with Pistachio Graham-Cracker Crust from Martha Stewart Living
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) Butter, melted and cooled, extra for buttering the pan
- 2/3 cup shelled pistachios ( I used unsalted)
- 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
For the filling:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brush the bottom of 8-inch square baking pan with melted butter. This will help keep the parchment paper in place. Line the bottom with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a food processor, finely grind pistachios with graham-cracker crumbs, sugar, and zest. Blend in melted butter.
- Press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool crust for 30 minutes.
- To make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk. Add lime juice; whisk until smooth. Pour filling into cooled crust: Carefully spread to edges.
- Bake until set about 15 minutes.
- Cool in pan on a rack.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
- Using the parchment paper overhand lift the bars from the pan.
- On a cutting board using a serrated knife cut into 16 slices. These are very rich. To serve my tennis team I cut each slice again making 32 small servings. Wipe the blade between each cut.
- One Year Ago Pinto Beans in the Slow Cooker
- Two Years Ago Strawberry Stacks
- Three Years Ago The Great American Bake Sale
The Teacher Cooks 
These look really simple to make and would be great for a summer day
I learned that these are tart and that always use parchment paper.
Its definitely not a gorgeus snack but i think the tangy lime and crunchy nut may be an exquisite combination.
I learned that lime squares are easy to put together and very good. This snack may take a little longer than most, but it is worth it.
I learned these can be very tart but very simple to make.
It will stick pretty bad if you don’t use parchment paper.
i love lime! cant wait to make these
These are super easy to make! They may take a little longer than most snacks! but it is totally worth it
I learned that you have to bake until lightly brown in the oven for 8-12 minutes.
I learned you can also use melted butter to grease the pan.
I learned that you have to used melted butter to grease the pan.
I learned that lime juice makes things tart, like lemons
This snack is tart and use parchment paper. It may take a little longer to fix though.
You have to make sure you use parchment paper or your dish could be ruined
I learned they need to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
parchment paper is important, it takes a little long to make but its worth it when you eat it!
I learned to always use parchment paper.
stick if you don’t use parchment paper
i learned how to make a crust
I learned that lime squares are easy to put together and very good. This snack may take a little longer to make.
Using parchment paper makes it easier to get out of the pan.
I learned that you should let the lime squares chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
I learned that these are tart, a great summer snack, and to always use parchment paper.
The only hard thing about this recipe is shelling the pistachios
You have to make sure you use parchment paper or your dish could be ruined
I learned that the lime squares must be cooled for at least an hour before cooking.
Easy to make and use parchment paper so they wont stick.
I learned you can also use melted butter to grease the pan.
I learned that you have to use parchment paper or they will stick.
You have to brush the pan with melted butter so the parchment paper won’t stick.
I Learned that it takes 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
i learned that you need to leave the dough in the fridge till ready to use it.
I learned that these are very rich.
It will stick pretty bad if you don’t use parchment paper.
I love Key Lime Squares! Thank you, Mrs. Lupo, sometimes I’ll make them for my family.
This is a tart, yet delicious treat.
You may be able to use any nut along with the graham crackers, and you too can use any fruit juice. ;3
I like this and think we should make it in class.
you must use parchment paper or you will ruin this dish.
I have learn that The hardest part of this recipe is shelling the pistachios.
I love lime, so this seems like a really delicious dessert.
I learned that you can also use melted butter to grease up the pan.
I learned that pistachios can be used in a crust.
I learned that parchment paper is essential to this dish, without it, it would be ruined.
these look so simple to make and look like they would be very good
I learned these can be very tart but very simple to make.
Before serving these you really should let them cool because they wont be good hot. Cool for at least an hour.