Key Lime Bars

Ingredients for 12 servings

3 tbs. butter, softened
3 tbs. light or fat-free cream cheese
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
¾ cup unbleached flour
2 tbs powdered sugar
1 egg
¼ cup egg substitute
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbs. unbleached flour
1/3 cup key lime juice (regular lime juice may be substituted)
2 tbs. powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat baking dish with canola cooking spray. Beat the butter, cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and gradually add the ¾ cup flour. Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the dough so that the dough doesn’t stick to the palm of your hands as you pat it down to make a crust in pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat the egg and egg substitute in a mixing bowl slightly. Add in 1 cup of sugar and 2 tbs. flour and beat on low speed until blended. Add the lime juice and beat on low until blended. Pour on to warm shortbread crust and bake for 15 minutes more. Place on rack to cool. Before slicing and serving, sprinkle the top with 2 tbs. or more of sifted powdered sugar.