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key lime pie bars
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Key Lime Pie Bars

For a bright, tangy dessert that feels like sunshine in every bite, these key lime pie bars are a classic and are so easy to make, too!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bar, cream cheese, dessert, fruit, lime, summer
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients:

  • 15 sheet graham crackers about 1 ½ cups finely crushed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Filling Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 Tablespoon lime zest
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice

Toppings:

  • extra limes or lime zest for garnish optional
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Finely crush the graham crackers in a food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together until well combined.
  • Press into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • With a stand mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the condensed milk.
  • Next add the egg yolks one at a time until each is incorporated, followed by the lime zest and juice. Mix until all is well combined.
  • Pour mixture on top of the cooled crust and bake 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until set. Do not let it to brown.
  • Once done, Chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving.
  • Cut bars and top with fresh whipped cream, lime zest and/or a lime wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg