Chilled Lime Bars (Printable Version)
Tangy and creamy bars with a crust made from dates. A fresh and delightfully vegan twist on a lime classic!
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Crust
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3/4 cup of cashews
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1/2 cup of almond flour
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6 dates, pits removed
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
→ Key Lime Filling
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1/4 cup of thick coconut milk
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1 1/4 cup of whole cashews
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1/4 cup of maple syrup, adjust if needed
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Juice of 1-2 limes (1/4 to 1/2 cup), taste and adjust as needed
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2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
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1 tablespoon of lime zest
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Leave 1 1/4 cup of cashews soaking in water overnight for the lime filling.
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Blend all the crust ingredients in a food processor until you get sticky dough. Push it evenly into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment. Let it chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
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Combine soaked cashews, lime zest, juice, maple syrup, coconut oil, coconut milk, and vanilla in a blender. Puree until it's creamy and smooth. Tweak the sweetness or tanginess to your liking.
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Spread the filling on top of the crust. Place the pan in the freezer, and leave it overnight until set.
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Cut the frozen dessert into 9 or 16 squares. Sprinkle extra lime zest on top before serving.
# Notes:
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You need to soak the cashews the night before.
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Ok to keep frozen for three months.
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Feel free to alter maple syrup or lime juice based on taste.