Description
These Key Lime Pie Bars are a zesty and sweet dessert that is perfect for any occasion. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy and tangy key lime filling, these bars are a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 2 14–ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup key lime juice*
- Zest of 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- Fresh whipped cream, for topping, optional
Instructions
- Make Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into an 8” square baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before adding filling.
- Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Serve: Top with fresh whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can use regular limes if key limes are not available.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
