Margarita bars

Margarita bars

from bostongirlbakes.com
35 min
12 servings

This classic tequila cocktail in dessert form that comes together in 30 minutes or less!

Ingredients

  • 1 package of graham crackers 9 sheets
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup (66 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 14- ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL) lime juice ( about 5 limes)
  • 1 Tablespoon tequila
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lime zest (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with a cooking spray. Or you can use a 9x9 baking pan, but the bars will be just a bit thinner.

  2. 2

    In a food processor, place your graham cracker sheets and pulse until finely ground. Add in your melted butter, sugar, and . Pulse to combine. Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the 8x8 pan and press down into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Whisk to combine. Pour over the graham cracker crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes until set.

  4. 4

    Bars can be refrigerated for up to a week, the crust may soften slightly however.