Description
Indulge in the zesty delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These bars feature a buttery vanilla wafer crust topped with a creamy, tangy filling made from fresh lime juice and zest, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving something sweet, these Key Lime Pie Bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Chill them for a cool, refreshing dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely ground
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, packed
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, blend the vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime zest, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lime juice.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread over chilled bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg