Description
Delightfully creamy Key Lime Pie Bars with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 large eggs
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- Cut into squares and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free options. Chill completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: key lime pie, dessert, summer recipe, citrus dessert, easy dessert