No-Bake Key Lime Pie Bars: 1 Delicious Summer Escape
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with these refreshing No-Bake Key Lime Pie Bars. Eleanor and Richard share a delightful summer dessert that captures the tangy essence of key limes in a creamy, no-bake treat perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (from about 12-15 key limes)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the lime mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Cut into bars and serve. Top with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of key lime juice.
- Ensure your key limes are fresh for the best taste.
- The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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