25-Minute No-Bake Coconut Lime Bars
Creamy, tangy coconut bars with a buttery graham base, no oven needed. Chill while you sip black tea, then slice and serve with fresh lime wedges.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 9
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 2 limes lime, zested and juiced
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Mix graham crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the texture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Press the mixture firmly into an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking pan, creating an even base.
- 3
Blend condensed milk, softened cream cheese, and coconut until smooth, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Fold in lime zest, lime juice, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
- 5
Spread filling over the base and smooth the top with an offset spatula or back of a spoon.
- 6
Refrigerate at least 15 minutes until firm, then slice into 9 squares with a sharp knife.
Tools you’ll need
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- blender or food processor
- offset spatula
- sharp knife
- microplane or zester
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