Key Lime Pie Bars
These Key Lime Pie Bars are a refreshing twist on the classic key lime pie, featuring a buttery crust and a creamy, tangy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 and ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine 1 and ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs with ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of melted unsalted butter. Press into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup of key lime juice, and the zest of 2 limes until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
For a tropical twist, mix in shredded coconut into the crust, or swirl in berry puree before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Key Lime, Bars, Dessert, Summer Treat, Easy Recipe, Citrus Dessert