You only need a handful of ingredients to make perfect Key Lime Pie Bars from scratch! These zesty bars are full of fresh lime flavor with a homemade graham cracker crust. You can almost taste the sunshine!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Chill Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Pies and Tarts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy key lime pie bars, key lime pie bars, keylime pie bars
1 ½cupsgraham cracker crumbsabout 11 full size crackers
2Tablespoonsgranulated sugar
⅓cupunsalted buttermelted
For the Topping
6ouncecream cheeseroom temperature
14ouncecan sweetened condensed milk
4large egg yolks
1Tablespoonkey lime zest
½cupkey lime juicejuice of 4-5 limes
½teaspoonvanilla extract
For the Garnish
Limes
Lime zest
Whipped Cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325℉. Line a 9”x9” baking dish with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse graham crackers (about 11 full size crackers) to make 1 ½ cups. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the granulated sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until combined.
Using your spoon or your hands, firmly press the mixture into a 9 x 9 baking dish.
Bake crust for 10 minutes. After baking, remove the baking dish from the oven and increase the temperature to 350℉.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with a mixer until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add lime zest, juice and vanilla extract.
Pour filling over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. The filling should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken. It should be firm to the touch, but should not be brown. It will continue to solidify as it cools.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until ready to serve.
Garnish with lime slices, lime zest and whipped cream.
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Notes
Key Limes- Key limes can be hard to find, so if you're not able to track them down you can use regular limes instead. The flavor won't be exactly the same but they'll still be tasty! Look for limes that are plump and juicy. You will need 4 to 5 limes for this recipe.
How to garnish. Serve bars with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of lime. Grate a bit of lime zest on top for a special touch.
Storing. These bars keep well covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Can also be frozen in airtight container.
Do not overbake! The center of the bars should still be a bit jiggly and not browned when you take them out of the oven. The bars will continue to set as they cool.