Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Key Lime Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. These bars perfectly balance tartness and sweetness with a crisp crust and creamy filling, making them an ideal treat for hot summer days, parties, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. Easy to prepare and serve, they are sure to impress guests when chilled or topped with whipped cream. Enjoy these vibrant bars for a burst of citrus flavor that’s both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely ground
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 5 large egg yolks
- 22 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ground vanilla wafers, melted butter, and brown sugar; press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden; cool slightly.
- Whisk together lime zest, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice; pour over crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely at room temperature before chilling for at least 3 hours.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; serve on top of chilled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg