The perfect dessert for spring. Lemon and lime combined with basil makes these squares so special and unique. Exrtremely easy to make and perfectly delicious.
In a large food processor, crunch up the graham crakers into large chunks.
Pulse the crackers until they are almost pulverized, like breadcrumbs.
Add the melted butter. Combine.
Add a pinch of salt and mix in.
Line a baking dish with parchement paper and spray nonstick spray to it.
Pour the graham cracker mixture on to the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the crackers evenly on to the bottom of the baking dish and pack the mixture evenly with the bottom of a measuring cup.
Set aside.
For the filling:
Zest all lemons and limes.
Finely chop the basil leaves and the lemon and lime zests.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the egg yolk.
Add both cans of condensed milk and combine well.
Add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime.
Whisk in well.
Add the lemon, lime, basil mixture into the condensed milk mixture.
Mix in well.
Pour the filling mixture onto the crust.
Make sure all corners are covered evenly.
Bake the dessert for 30 minutes.
Let cool completely and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Cut into squares and serve cold.
Enjoy!
Recipe Video Instructions
Notes
The kitchen tools used are all optional.-A regular zester can be used, the only difference is the zest is not as thick.-A knife can be used to cut the squares, I love using the adjustable wheel dough divider because it gives me perfect lines to follow with my knife.