Description
Indulge in the tangy goodness of Key Lime Pie Bars, the ultimate summer dessert that combines a creamy filling with a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a sweet treat at home, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress. With only 25 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this delightful balance of tartness and sweetness in no time. Serve them chilled for a refreshing experience that’s ideal for warm weather. Whether topped with whipped cream or paired with fresh berries, these bars are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor until fine.
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar; press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together egg yolks, lime zest, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth; stir in lime juice and pour over crust.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until set, then cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; top chilled bars just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg