Coconut Lime Bars

Servings: 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS

Crust
1 cup flour
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
8 RITZ crackers
8 tablespoons butter, diced
2 tablespoons coconut oil (can also use 4 tablespoons vegetable oil)

Filling
3 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
¾ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon lime zest, about two limes

Topping
1 can coconut cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or sweetener of choice)
½ tablespoon vanilla
Toasted coconut flakes
Lime zest

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F/180˚C.
2. Place 1 cup flour, ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes, and 8 RITZ crackers in food processor and blend.
3. Add butter and coconut oil to food processor blend. Pulse until mixture is coarse.
4. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan and press into the bottom and sides.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
6. For filling, mix sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and sweetened coconut flakes in a medium bowl.
7. When the crust is lightly browned, pour the filling into the baking pan over crust.
8. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
9. For coconut whipped cream, start with a full fat coconut cream that has been chilled in the refrigerator.
10. Upon use, flip the can and open. The solid cream will fall to the bottom and the liquid at the top can be reserved and used in other recipes.
11. Place the solidified cream in a chilled mixing bowl and whip until peaks form.
12. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and whip to incorporate.
13. Keep in fridge until ready to use.
14. Garnish cooled bars with whipped cream, vanilla, toasted coconut flakes, and zest.
15. Enjoy!