Key Lime Pie Bars
Key lime pie bars are made with a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy key lime filling. They're an easy, vibrant dessert with a delightful sweet and tangy flavor!
Ingredients
Graham cracker crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs , homemade or store bought
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter , melted
Filling
- 2 (14-ounce cans) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup key lime juice , or about 1 lb bag
- 1-2 Tablespoons grated lime zest , more to taste
For serving: whipped cream, lime slice, lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make Crust: In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups graham crackers, 1/3 cup sugar, and 8 Tablespoons butter until well combined.
- Bake: Pour the crumb mixture into a 9x13" pan and firmly press into the bottom using a 1/4 measuring cup. Bake 6-8 minutes.
- Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cans of condensed milk, 5 ounces softened cream cheese, 2/3 cup lime juice and a Tablespoon of lime zest. Taste and add more lime zest if you'd like it more tart. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until pinhole bubbles burst on the top of the pie. Be careful to not let it brown. Allow to cool for at least an hour and then place in the refrigerator, until ready to serve (best served chilled).
- Serve: Slice chilled bars. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices or zest if desired.
Notes
Juice: To make things easier I buy Nellie & Joe's Key lime juice.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 158mg, Potassium: 270mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 161IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 185mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
