Description
Simple bars with a graham cracker crust and a tart key lime filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1/2 cup for filling
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Cool the bars completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor. Bottled juice changes the taste.
- If you cannot find key limes, use regular limes, but reduce the amount slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: key lime pie bars, graham cracker crust, lime dessert, chilled bars, easy lime recipe