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CHERRY LIMEADE BARS
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Cherry Limeade Bars

Tangy and sweet, a twist on the classic lemon bar, these easy dessert squares simply scream summer. A light, buttery crust is cooked with a thin layer of maraschino cherry puree, then topped with a lime custard. These little treats are just as refreshing as a tall glass of limeade. You’re going to love them.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. flour
  • ½ c. butter softened
  • ¼ c. powdered sugar
  • Dash of salt
  • 6 oz. can maraschino cherries undrained
  • ½ Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ¼ c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • ¼ c. key lime juice *
  • Green Gel Food Coloring

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, butter , powdered sugar, salt and flour until well mixed.
  2. Press into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking pan. Pour the entire, undrained can of maraschino cherries into a blender, add cornstarch and blend until well chopped (but not pureed).
  3. Using a spatula, carefully spread the cherry mixture over the crust mixture. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together remaining ingredients.
  5. Pour over cooked crust & cherry mixture.
  6. Return to oven and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture has set.
  7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars, garnishing with powdered sugar, and serving to your favorite people.
  8. Enjoy!