No-Bake Strawberry-Lime Bars

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No-Bake Strawberry-Lime Bars

Prep: 25 minutes plus freezing • Serves: 16

Crust

Nonstick cooking spray
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons Domino® light brown sugar

Filling

1/2 cup coarsely chopped strawberries plus additional slices for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cut into small pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup Domino® granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ReaLime® 100% lime juice from concentrate
1 tablespoon fresh lime zest plus additional for garnish (optional)
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipped cream

1.Crust: Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter in microwave oven on high 45 seconds or until melted; stir in graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar. Press graham cracker mixture into bottom of prepared dish; refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Makes about 2 cups.

2.Filling: In large bowl, with mixer on medium-low speed, beat strawberries and condensed milk 1 minute or until strawberries are slightly mashed. Add cream cheese, granulated sugar, lime juice, lime zest and vanilla extract; beat 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread filling over crust; cover and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.

3.Run knife around edges of dish to loosen bar; cut into 16 squares. Serve bars dolloped with whipped cream garnished with strawberry slices and lime zest, if desired.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 bar):
185 Calories, 11g Fat (6g Saturated), 30mg Cholesterol, 101mg Sodium,
19g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 13g Sugars, 12g Added Sugars, 2g Protein

Smart Swaps:
Instead of graham crackers, create a crust using dates and walnuts to add omega-3s and eliminate refined sugars. Swap sweetened condensed milk for coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.