Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are an effortless treat that can brighten up any gathering or serve as a delightful everyday dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create these creamy lime cheesecake squares that promise to impress family and friends alike. Serve them chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, for a summer-inspired dessert that’s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 sheets graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, sugar, and salt; then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
- Incorporate egg yolks one at a time followed by lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until set.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg