Easy Key Lime Pie Bars
These Easy Key Lime Pie Bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is simple to make and full of citrus flavor.
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- Food Processor
- handheld mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 12 full-sheet graham crackers
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest about 1 lime or 2 key limes
- whipped cream optional for garnish
- lime slices optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out of the pan.
- Make the crust: If using full graham crackers, grind them into fine crumbs. Stir the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl, then add the melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined pan.
- Prebake crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Cool for a few minutes before preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the egg yolks, then sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until combined. Pour the filling onto the warm crust.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
- Lift the parchment paper out and cut into squares. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.
Notes
The bars stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg
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