Description
These Key Lime Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy key lime filling. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 12 full-sheet graham crackers (1 and 1/2 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs)
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
Filling:
- 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14-ounce (397g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Crush graham crackers, mix with sugar and melted butter, press into pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, add egg yolks, then mix in condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool and chill: Cool for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Serve: Lift out of the pan, cut into squares, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
- For non-US readers, substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits.
- To make a gingersnap crust, use crushed gingersnap cookies and melted butter.
- For a 9×13-inch pan, double the ingredients and adjust baking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
