Margarita Key Lime Bars

Disclaimer: Despite what you may think, I do not own stock in tequila.

I do, however, live in Margaritaville.  And, it's magical.  Everything you thought living inside a Jimmy Buffet song would be, and should be.

Like I said before, I don't really like tequila.  But, I love margaritas.

I like margaritas in a glass.  I like margaritas in a pie plate.  Now, I like margaritas in a key lime bar.

I like them, everyday.  All day.

And, here's a bonus, like the Margarita Pie, a couple minor tweaks can give you a really stellar non-alcoholic key lime bar.

What more could you ask for?




Margarita Key Lime Bars

Crust:
1 1/3 cup finely mashed pretzels
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter

Lime Filling:
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp lime zest
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp tequila
1 tbsp triple sec
1/2 tsp salt



Preheat oven 350F.

For the crust, combine all ingredients and smush into the bottom of a 8x8 dish.  Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes.

For the filling, combine all ingredients and spread onto the crust.  Bake an additional 15-20 minutes.

Refrigerate overnight.  Before serving, garnish with Confectioner's sugar or lime peels.

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the alcohol, add an additional 1/4 cup lime juice, and substitute graham crackers for the pretzels.




Listening to:   Jimmy Buffet - Margaritaville