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Key Lime Pie Bars
The best Key Lime Pie Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust under a creamy key lime filling and topped with whipped cream. They're easy to make and perfect for parties and potlucks.
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter , melted
Key lime filling:
- 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 3/4 cup key lime juice*
- zest of 2 regular limes , or 4 key limes
- fresh whipped cream , for topping, optional
Instructions
- Make Crust: For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter and press into an 8'' square baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before adding filling.
- Filling: Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl then beat well with electric beaters until smooth. Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest then mix again until smooth.
- Bake: Pour over prepared graham cracker crust and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, before serving.
- Serve: Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, if desired.
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Notes
- Lime Juice: There are 2 ways you can get key lime juice for this recipe. Juice about 20 of your own small key limes, OR I always use Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice (available at most grocery stores) in the bottle.
- Make Ahead Instructions: The bars can be made up to 3 days ahead of time, stored in the fridge. The graham cracker pie crust could be made several days ahead, stored at room temperature or in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.