Key Lime Pie Bars
Delightful Key Lime Pie Bars that offer a perfect balance of tartness and creaminess, making them a staple dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 160 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 15 sheets graham crackers, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool the pie slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving; pairs well with whipped cream and refreshing drinks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 160mg