Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, where zesty lime flavor meets a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion—whether it’s a sunny picnic or a cozy night in. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice (about 8–10 limes)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- Zest of 2 key limes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together key lime juice, eggs, sour cream, sugar, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth out any bubbles.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg