Key Lime Pie Bars
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
9 bars
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Key Lime Pie Bars
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Key lime pie bars are classic key lime pie flavors baked into delightful little bars. They have a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy lime filling. The sweet and zingy lime flavors make for an irresistible treat!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 crackers
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ⅔ cup key lime juice
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 4 tablespoons salted butter, in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
Key Lime Filling
- Beat 4 egg yolks with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk.
- Add the ⅔ cup key lime juice, 1 tablespoon key lime zest, and ¼ cup granulated sugar, then beat until completely smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust then bake for 15 minutes or until the filling is just set.
- Cool the bars completely then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
Whipped Cream
- Place 1 cup heavy cream, and ¼ cup powdered sugar into a bowl then beat until stiff peaks form.
- Before serving, spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled bars.
- Cut the bars into 9 equal pieces and garnish with lime zest, and wedges.
Notes
- Updated on May 26, 2024
- Originally Posted on June 23, 2017
Nutrition Information
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Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
669IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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