Description
Key lime pie bars are a refreshing dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, tangy filling of key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese. These chilled citrus bars are creamy, sweet, and perfectly balanced.
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
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade