Description
Key lime pie bars are the perfect summer dessert, combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a zesty, creamy key lime filling. These delightful bars are not only easy to make but also perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to festive gatherings. With their refreshing sweet-tart flavor, they’re sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Enjoy serving these chilled treats garnished with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine them with sugar and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the lined pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix in egg yolks one at a time, followed by lime zest, juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust, then return it to the oven for an additional 15–18 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg