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Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 3/4 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup white sugar
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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10 large egg yolks
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2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
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4 teaspoons grated lime zest, plus more zest for garnish
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3/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1/4 cup blanco tequila
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2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®, Triple Sec®, or Cointreau®)
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flaky sea salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray; set aside.
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Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl until fully combined and resembles wet sand. Transfer to prepared baking pan, and firmly press into an even layer on bottom of pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until just golden brown and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Whisk together yolks, condensed milk, lime zest and juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until smooth. Add tequila and orange liqueur, and whisk until fully combined, about 30 seconds. Pour over slightly cooled crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle, 25 to 28 minutes.
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Remove from oven; let cool to room temperature in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour. Place in freezer, uncovered, until chilled and set, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
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Using excess foil as handles, remove bars from pan, transfer to a cutting board; cut evenly into 16 bars, trimming edges, as desired. Garnish with flaky sea salt and additional lime zest. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
382 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
49g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 382 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
Cholesterol 166mg | 55% |
Sodium 268mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Total Sugars 43g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 220mg | 17% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 318mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.