Key Lime Pie Bars That Taste Like Summer in Every Bite
These creamy, tangy Key Lime Pie Bars are a twist on the classic pie — made easier with a graham cracker crust and no-fuss bar form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
- 2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- 3. Press firmly into pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- 4. Whisk egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- 5. Add key lime juice and zest, whisk until combined.
- 6. Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until set. Cool at room temp for 30 minutes.
- 8. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 9. Slice using a hot knife, wipe clean between cuts.
- 10. Serve chilled, with whipped cream and lime zest if desired.
Notes
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Use Nellie & Joe’s bottled juice if fresh key limes are unavailable.
Bars taste even better the next day after chilling overnight.