Key Lime Pie Bars

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Keyword: key lime pie bars

Servings: bars

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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 the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and 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 the egg yolks with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk.
Add the key lime juice, zest, and 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 the heavy cream and 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

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