Description
Delightful Key Lime Pie Bars with a refreshing citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8 or 9-inch baking pan.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 7 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, fresh key lime juice, and key lime zest.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Serve chilled for best flavor and texture. Great with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg