Description
Key Lime Pie Bars are a tropical delight that combines the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a zesty lime filling that will transport you to sun-kissed beaches. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying a cozy gathering, these bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 cup fresh Key lime juice
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown, then let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Substitute regular limes if Key limes are unavailable. For added flavor, consider mixing in shredded coconut or using almond flour for a gluten-free crust.