A buttery graham cracker crust gets topped with a creamy key lime filling to make these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars. They are a slice of tropical heaven.
Key Lime Pie is the quintessential summer dessert with its tart, creamy filling and crunchy crust. Top it with real whipped cream for a truly special taste of summer. Easy Key Lime Pie Bars have all the same flavors of this iconic pie without the fuss.
You are going to love these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars because they come together quickly and require only a handful of ingredients. The crust consists of graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and granulated sugar. The filling gets mixed together in just minutes and is a combination of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, key lime juice and lime zest.
The result is a luscious dessert bar that will brighten the menu for almost any summer gathering. Whether you are lounging by the pool or throwing a baby shower for a friend, these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars will be talked about well after the party is over.
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Easy Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe
Key Ingredients:
- graham cracker crumbs
- unsalted butter, melted
- granulated sugar
- cream cheese, softened
- sweetened condensed milk
- egg yolks
- key lime juice and zest
- whipped cream for topping
How to make Key Lime Pie Bars
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the ends of the paper to extend above the edges of the pan for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, firmly press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Remove crust from the oven and allow to cool while making the filling.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and zest and beat until combined. Pour the filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
- Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the filling is set and the edges are beginning to brown.
- Remove the bars from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Place them in the refrigerator for at least two hours to fully set the bars before cutting. Cut into 16 bars and garnish with whipped cream and lime slices. Recipe makes 16 bars.
How to store Key Lime Pie Bars
It is not likely that there will be any of these tart bars leftover. If there are, you can keep the remaining pie bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen and then thawed overnight in the refrigerator when ready to serve.
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Easy Key Lime Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, (Whole graham crackers can be crushed in a food processor or you can purchase crushed graham crackers in the baking aisle.)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
For garnish:
- whipped cream
- small lime slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the ends of the paper to extend above the edges of the pan for easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, firmly press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Remove crust from the oven and allow to cool while making the filling.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and zest and beat until combined. Pour the filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
- Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the filling is set and the edges are beginning to brown.
- Remove the bars from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Place them in the refrigerator for at least two hours to fully set the bars before cutting. Cut into 16 bars and garnish with whipped cream and lime slices. Recipe makes 16 bars.
Equipment
- 2 medium mixing bowls
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 8×8- inch baking pan
- 1 citrus zester
Notes
- Using the edges of the parchment paper, carefully remove the pie bars from the pan and place them on a cutting board.
- Cut the bars when they are cold using a sharp knife.
- Wipe the knife in between cuts with a damp paper towel to remove excess filling.
- Bars should be 2×2-inch squares, but can be cut into larger pieces, if desired.
