Description
Key Lime Pie Bars – USA: Discover a Tangy Delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- Zest of 2 limes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth and well combined. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
- Once chilled, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and lime slices, if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
- To add a twist, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg