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Key Lime Pie Bars

Kara
All the flavors of key lime pie, but in easy to grab bar form. A perfect spring or summer dessert!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert: Brownies and Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 306 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 12 whole crackers, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 6 Tbsp salted butter melted

Filling:

  • 2 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 2 egg yolks

Topping:

  • ¾ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8" square pan with foil; spray with non stick cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°.
  • For the crust, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
  • While crust bakes, prepare filling. Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with a hand blender until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Slowly beat in the sweetened condensed milk, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula often.
  • Add the lime juice, zest, and egg yolks; beat on low just until smooth. Pour over the crust.
  • Bake for another 15-17 minutes at 350° until the edges are set. The center may be slightly jiggly, but it shouldn't appear runny.
  • Let cool for 20-30 minutes, then refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • For topping, beat cream in a cold bowl until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Just before serving, add whipped cream on top of each bar. I used a piping bag and 1M star tip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
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