Key Lime Pie Bars
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Key Lime Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, perfectly balanced with a creamy and tangy lime filling that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these easy-to-make bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. With a simple preparation process and customizable serving options, you can create a delicious dessert that fits any occasion. Serve them chilled for an irresistible dessert experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush graham crackers and mix with sugar and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sweetened condensed milk followed by egg yolks one at a time.
- Mix in lime zest and juice until well combined.
- Pour filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 15–18 minutes until set.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2–4 hours before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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