Key lime pie bars are traditional key lime pie flavors baked into pleasant little bars. They’ve a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy lime filling. The candy and zingy lime flavors make for an irresistible deal with!

I really like making pie bars to serve to a crowd as a result of they’re really easy to make and serve! Convey these cherry pie bars, my peaches and cream bars, or pecan pie bars to your subsequent celebration.

Key Lime Pie Bars

I LOVE key lime pie…it’s my favourite pie of all time! The candy and tart filling will get me each time! These key lime pie bars are merely the bar model of the traditional dessert and are simply as scrumptious. The candy graham cracker crust is baked to perfection after which topped with a layer of clean key lime pie filling. The filling is my favourite as a result of it’s creamy, tangy, and loaded with zesty lime taste. And any dessert recipe that makes use of sweetened condensed milk is a win in my guide!

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Elements Wanted

Every layer of those key lime pie bars makes use of minimal components making this a surprisingly simple recipe! Observe the recipe card under for actual components and measurements.

Crust

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: I used about 8 full crackers.
• Granulated Sugar: To sweeten the crust.
• Salted Butter: Melted to moisten the crust and add a buttery taste.

Key Lime Filling

• Egg Yolks: Provides richness to the filling.
• Key Lime Zest: Contemporary zest is a should to boost and brighten the lime taste.
• Key Lime Juice: Key limes are very small limes which can be typically offered in luggage on the grocery retailer. Use contemporary key limes or bottled key lime juice. Common limes will be substituted.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk:
• Granulated Sugar:

Whipped Cream

• Heavy Cream: Chilled heavy cream provides the most effective outcomes.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream to perfection!
• Lime Zest: Further lime zest to garnish and for extra lime taste.

Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

I really like how simple these bars are to make and take to a celebration! This recipe makes about 9 bars or 12 smaller bars. You too can double the recipe if you could feed extra individuals. I stroll you thru each step, so let’s get baking!

Crust

1. Preheat Oven/ Put together Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 levels Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper then coat with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Make the Crust: Place the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl and blend till properly mixed.
3. Press the Crust Into the Pan: Firmly press the graham cracker combination into the underside of the pan in a fair layer.
4. Bake: Bake the crust for 10 minutes when you put together the filling.

Key Lime Filling

1. Beat the Yolks and Combine within the Condensed Milk: Beat the egg yolks with an electrical hand mixer till clean and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Combine within the sweetened condensed milk.
2. Add the Key Lime Juice, Zest, and Sugar: Add the important thing lime juice, zest, and sugar. Beat till utterly clean.
3. Bake: Pour the filling over the crust then bake for quarter-hour or till the filling is simply set.
4. Cool and Chill the Bars: Cool the bars utterly then refrigerate for not less than 4 hours or as much as 3 days.

Whipped Cream

1. Beat the Heavy Cream and Powdered Sugar: Place the heavy cream and powdered sugar right into a bowl then beat till stiff peaks kind.
2. Unfold the Whipped Cream on the Chilled Bars: Earlier than serving, unfold the whipped cream on high of the chilled bars. 
3. Minimize, Garnish, and Serve: Minimize the bars into 9 equal squares and garnish with lime zest and wedges.