Description
Delicious and tangy key lime bars with a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- Pour the lime mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: key lime bars