Key Lime Bars
These decadent key lime bars are the perfect size for parties and more. The filling is light and creamy with the best lime flavor.
Servings: 9
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 8 full Graham Crackers crushed into crumbs
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Butter melted
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- For the Key Lime Filling:
- 2 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3 Large Egg Yolks
- 1 Tbsp Lime Zest approximately 3 limes
- 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Crush up the graham crackers in a food processor to make graham cracker crumbs.
- Mix together the crust ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl. Then press this mixture into the bottom of the 8X8 baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft and add in the condensed milk. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the egg yolks one at a time until well combined.
- Then stir in the lime zest and key lime juice by hand.
- Spread this mixture onto of the crust in the 8X8 baking pan.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until set and slightly firm.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator before cutting and serving. Chill the bars for a minimum of 4 hours but overnight is ideal so that they can fully set.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
