Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, a luscious twist on the classic dessert. These bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy and tangy lime filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply as a sweet escape at home, these Key Lime Pie Bars balance sweetness and tartness beautifully, providing a refreshing finish to your meal. Easy to prepare and oh-so-delicious, they are guaranteed to satisfy any dessert lover’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the lined pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate egg yolks one at a time, then add lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 15-18 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for 2-4 hours. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg