Lime Slab Pie Recipe

★Ingredients

Crust:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8 limes)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Green food coloring (optional)

Topping:

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Lime slices, for garnish (optional)

★Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.

1. Make the Crust:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
• Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
• Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

1. Prepare the Filling:

• While the crust is baking, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder in a large bowl.
• Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
• Stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
• If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the lime color.

1. Bake the Pie:

• Pour the lime filling over the hot crust.
• Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

1. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the pie to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
• Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the pie out of the pan.
• Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
• Serve with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

Enjoy!