Best Key Lime Pie Bars
Creamy, tangy key lime pie bars on a buttery graham cracker crust, chilled for clean slices and refreshing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9–16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4–1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 tsp lime zest
Whipped cream and extra zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350°F and line 8–9 inch pan.
2. Mix crumbs, sugar, butter; press crust; bake 8–10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese smooth; add yolks, condensed milk, juice, zest.
4. Pour filling; bake 10–15 minutes until slight jiggle.
5. Cool, chill 3 hours+, slice and garnish.
Notes
Strain lime juice for smooth texture.
Chill fully for clean cuts.
Use bottled key lime juice if fresh unavailable.
Freeze uncut slab and thaw in fridge.