Key Lime Bars

Name: Key Lime Bars
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: 5 ounces animal crackers; 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; Pinch salt; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 ounces cream cheese; 1 tbsp grated fresh lime zest; 1 (14-ounce) (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; Pinch salt; 1 large egg yolk; ½ cup fresh lime juice; ¾ cup shredded coconut

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Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings
16 bars
Calories
212 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Key Lime Bars

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

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Crust:

5 ounces animal crackers about 2 1/2 cups animal crackers
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Pinch salt
4 tablespoons butter melted

Filling:

2 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 tbsp grated fresh lime zest from about 2 limes
1 (14-ounce) (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Pinch salt
1 large egg yolk
½ cup fresh lime juice from about 3-4 regular limes or 20 Key limes

Garnish:

¾ cup shredded coconut toasted (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, adjusting an oven rack to the middle position. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, letting two opposing edges hang over at least an inch or so. Grease the foil with cooking spray.
For the crust, process the animal crackers, sugar and salt together to fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs and pulse to incorporate (or stir together in a bowl with a fork). Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan and press the crumbs into an even layer. Bake the crust until fragrant and golden, about 15-18 minutes.
For the filling, while crust bakes, in a medium bowl, stir the cream cheese, lime zest and salt together until combined. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth (you can use a handheld electric mixer, if you want). Whisk in the egg yolk and lime juice until combined.
Pour the filling evenly over the crust. Bake the bars until the filling is set and the edges just slightly begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, 15-17 minutes.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Then cover the pan with foil and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Remove the bars from the pan using the foil overhang and cut into squares. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.

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Serving 1 Bar Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%)