Tequila Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Pulse the wafers and pine nuts in a food processor until well ground up.
3. 3
   Add the butter and blend until evenly mixed.
4. 4
   Set aside 1/4 cup of crumbs.
5. 5
   Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into a 9-by-13 shallow baking pan; bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the tequila, lime juice, egg yolks and condensed milk.
8. 8
   In another medium bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks.
9. 9
   Gently fold the egg whites into the tequila mixture.
10. 10
    Spread the filling evenly over the crust and bake for 25 minutes; cool.
11. 11
    Sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top.
12. 12
    Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight before cutting into bars.