Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, a perfect summer treat that offers a harmonious balance of tart lime flavor and creamy texture. These bars are incredibly easy to prepare, making them ideal for any occasion—from summer barbecues to birthday celebrations. With their vibrant citrus taste and cool finish, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely ground
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 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). In a food processor, blend the ground vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter and brown sugar until mixed. Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- For the filling, whisk together lime zest and egg yolks in a bowl. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk until smooth, then stir in lime juice.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled bars before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg