Key Lime Pie Bars
The best Key Lime Pie Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust under a creamy key lime filling and topped with whipped cream.
Equipment
- cut and serve turner
- 8x8 dish
- zester
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full sheets, crushed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Key Lime Filling
- 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup key lime juice or to taste
- 2 regular limes zest of, or 4 key limes
- fresh whipped cream for topping, optional
Instructions
Crust Preparation
- For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter and press into an 8'' square baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before adding filling.
Filling Preparation
- Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl then beat well with electric beaters until smooth. Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest then mix again until smooth.
- Pour over prepared graham cracker crust and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, before serving.
- Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
The bars can be made up to 3 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge. The graham cracker pie crust could be made several days ahead, stored at room temperature or in the fridge. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.5mg
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