# Dessert

Key Lime Pie Bars

By Emmy
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April 18, 2025
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These Key Lime Pie Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a zesty lime filling for a refreshing dessert that everyone will love. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, you've got to try this one!
Key Lime Pie Bars
Servings 12 People
Calories 250 Kcal
Prep Time 75 M
Cook time 15 M
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Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat with these Key Lime Pie Bars! Perfectly tangy and sweet, they’re a fantastic dessert for any occasion.

Crust Perfection

This part’s so satisfying; pressing the graham cracker mix into the pan creates a delicious base for the creamy filling!

Chill and Serve

After baking, let these beauties chill in the fridge—trust me, the wait is worth it!

Ingredients

  • Graham Cracker Crust:
  • Key Lime Filling:

Instructions

  • Make Crust:
  • Step 1
    - Make Crust: For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter and press into an 8'' square baking pan.
  • Step 2
    - Bake: Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before adding filling.
  • Filling:
  • Step 3
    - Filling: Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl then beat well with electric beaters until smooth. Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest then mix again until smooth.
  • Step 4
    - Bake: Pour over prepared graham cracker crust and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, before serving.
  • Step 5
    - Serve: Top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250, Fat: 10g, Carbs: 38g, Protein: 3g

Cooking techniques

Baking the crust and filling at the right temperatures ensures a perfectly set dessert. Cooling and refrigerating them helps the flavors meld beautifully!

Variations or substitutions

Try using different citrus juices like lemon or orange for a fun twist, or swap out the graham cracker crust for a cookie crust!

Storage tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They’re great chilled!

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using real key lime juice instead of bottled. Enjoy!

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