Description
Delight in these tangy and sweet Key Lime Pie Bars that offer a perfect balance of flavors with a buttery crust and creamy lime filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more lime zest to the filling.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Garnish with whipped cream or lime slices for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg