Description
Delightful Key Lime Pie Bars that balance tart and sweet in a creamy, buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling is just set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Notes
These bars can be made a day ahead. For variety, consider adding a raspberry swirl or sprinkling coconut on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg