Description
Delicious key lime pie bars offering a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
- 5 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup fresh key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 2 tablespoons key lime and/or lemon zest (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift the bars later. In a small bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined. Press this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake the crust for just 7 minutes until it’s lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- Make the zesty filling: Reduce your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth. Pour this filling over your cooled graham cracker crust. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let the bars cool down completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
- Finish and serve: Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with extra zest if desired. Slice into neat bars and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly squeezed key lime juice. Do not overbake the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: key lime pie bars, summer desserts, easy dessert recipes, sweet and tangy treats, refreshing bars