Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of these Key Lime Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy, creamy lime filling, these bars are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Extra lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk egg yolks, then add condensed milk, lime juice, zest, and salt. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Serve: Cut into bars and top with whipped cream and lime zest.
Notes
- Regular lime juice can be used as a substitute for key limes.
- For a firmer crust, add an extra tablespoon of butter.
- Bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
