Description
These Easy Key Lime Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy key lime filling, and a luscious whipped cream topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 4 large egg yolks
For the Topping (optional):
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- extra lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth. Pour over crust and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled bars and garnish with lime zest.
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lime zest to the filling.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 1 month—thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
