Description
Indulge in the bliss of Key Lime Pie Bars, a perfect blend of tangy lime and creamy sweetness atop a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are quick to make and ideal for any gathering or just a simple treat at home. With their refreshing flavor and delightful texture, they are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Enjoy them chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, for an irresistible dessert that brings a taste of summer to your table year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers (or 30 squares)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with foil or parchment for easy removal.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, then egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until set but not browned.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg