Easy Key Lime Pie Bars
These Easy Key Lime Pie Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy key lime filling.
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- food processor
- handheld mixer
- paddle attachment
Ingredients
Crust
- 12 full-sheets graham crackers
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese full-fat, softened
- 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)
Garnish
- whipped cream optional
- lime slices optional
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: Grind graham crackers into fine crumbs, stir with sugar, then add melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the lined pan.
- Prebake crust for 10 minutes. Cool for a few minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Pour the mixture onto the warm crust.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or 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 parchment paper to cut into squares. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use high-quality limes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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