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Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

A buttery graham cracker crust gets topped with a creamy key lime filling to make these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars.
Servings: 16 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 hours

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 8x8-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.
    Easy Key Lime Pie Bars
  • 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.
    Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

Equipment

  • 2 medium mixing bowls
  • 1 electric hand mixer
  • 1 8x8- inch baking pan
  • 1 citrus zester

Notes

Tips on cutting Key Lime Pie Bars
  • 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 2x2-inch squares, but can be cut into larger pieces, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg