Description
Enjoy these delightful Key Lime Pie Bars, a perfect portable twist on the classic dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy key lime filling, they’re ideal for sharing at gatherings or as a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 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 on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal, you can top the cooled bars with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest before serving.
- Ensure your key lime juice is fresh for the best flavor.
- Allow the bars to chill thoroughly for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg