Description
Make rich, tangy Key Lime Pie Bars with a simple graham cracker crust. This recipe yields a creamy, easy-to-serve dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. Do not overbake.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled and firm before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a brighter lime flavor, use fresh key lime juice if available.
- If you prefer a thicker crust, increase the butter to 7 tablespoons.
- Chill the bars overnight for the cleanest cuts when slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35