Description
Delicious Key Lime Pie Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a refreshing key lime filling. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup fresh key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 2 tablespoons key lime and/or lemon zest (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Lightly spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well.
- Press the Mixture: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for 7 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- Make the Zesty Filling:
- Lower the Oven Temperature: Reduce to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the Filling: Pour evenly over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Bars: Return to oven and bake for about 25 minutes until set.
- Cool and Chill: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Finish and Serve:
- Lift and Dust: Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out and dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice and Enjoy: Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for best flavor. Chill the bars for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: key lime pie bars, dessert, summer treats, easy recipes, sweet and tangy