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Key Lime Pie Bars

Creamy Key Lime Pie Bars: Your New Favorite Summer Treat

These Key Lime Pie Bars are a must-try summer dessert, blending sweetness with refreshing tartness for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Vanilla Wafer Cookies Can substitute with Graham crackers
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Can replace with granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can use margarine or dairy-free alternative
For the Filling
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Do not use whole eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Lime Zest Essential for flavor
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk Dairy-free alternatives available
  • 0.5 cups Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can substitute with coconut cream

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush vanilla wafer cookies until fine crumbs, then combine with brown sugar and melted butter. Press into an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake the crust for 13–15 minutes until golden. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks, then add lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 15–17 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
  5. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  6. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled bars, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and avoid overbaking to achieve the perfect creamy texture.

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