Coconut Lime Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• ½ cup crushed graham crackers
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp Watkins Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla®

For the Filling:

• 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp lime zest
• 1 tbsp Watkins Coconut Extract
• 2–3 drops Watkins Assorted Food Coloring (Green)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)

Directions

Prepare the Crust:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, flour, sugar, melted butter, and baking vanilla.
• Press mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes.

Make the Filling:

• In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, coconut extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
• Pour over the baked crust.
• Bake for an additional 15 minutes

Top and Chill:

• While still warm, sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.
• Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
• Once chilled, lift out using parchment, slice, and serve.