After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what I made. I enjoyed asking him to taste test different creations, like these bars. He was always ready with a compliment. Other fruits can be arranged over the custard, depending on what's in season. —Carlin Tou, Chandler, Arizona
Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars
Updated on Jun. 27, 2023
Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 5 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest, divided
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 can (15 ounces) peach halves in light syrup, drained and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with nonstick foil; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cracker crumbs, flour, butter and 1/2 cup sugar until combined. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and lime juice until blended. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime zest and vanilla paste; pour over cooled crust. Alternately arrange strawberries and peaches in closely spaced rows over filling. Combine cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; sprinkle over fruit.
- Bake until custard looks set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon lime zest; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 226 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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