Key Lime Squares

Ingredients:

Crust

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 cup Confectioner’s Powdered Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Corn Starch
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) Butter (cold)

Filling

• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 3 tbsp. Corn Starch
• 4 Eggs (beaten)
• Zest of 1 Lime, or 2 Key Limes
• 3/4 cup Lime Juice
• 1/2 tsp. Lime Extract (optional)
• 1/4 cup Half-and-Half

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. In a bowl, combine crust ingredients, using a pastry blender for the butter, until crumbly.
3. Spread and press crust into bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
5. Mix together all filling ingredients in a medium bowl and pour over crust.
6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set.
7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
8. Garnish with confectioner’s powdered sugar. Store remaining squares in the refrigerator.