Description
Key lime pie bars are a refreshing twist on the classic dessert, featuring a luscious creamy filling made with zesty key limes and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a summer picnic or a holiday gathering—these bars promise to be a crowd-pleaser. The delightful balance of sweetness and tartness makes them irresistible, while their easy preparation allows anyone to whip them up quickly. Top them with fresh whipped cream or serve alongside tropical fruits for an elevated treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush graham crackers in a food processor, then mix with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then blend in sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks one at a time. Add lime juice and zest, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for another 15-18 minutes until set. Let cool before chilling for 2-4 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg