Key Lime Pie Bars
Key lime pie bars are smooth and creamy with a delicious lime flavor that's not too tart. The crunchy graham cracker crust goes so well with the creamy filling - making this the perfect key lime pie recipe.
Servings 9 bars
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter , melted
Key Lime Pie Layer
- 2 oz cream cheese , softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
For Serving
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminium foil and grease lightly.
- Mix together the graham crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese until soft. Beat in the condensed milk until smooth.
- Mix in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
- Pour on top of the crust and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top looks just set.
- Gently trace along the edges of the pan with a sharp knife, and allow to cool at room temperature. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- To serve, whip the cream with the powdered sugar until peaks form. Top each bar with whipped cream and lime zest (optional)
Notes
*Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge.