Key Lime Pie Bars

wood cake stand piled high with key lime bars topped with key lime zest and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Slices of lime are scattered around the bars.

5 from 7 votes

These Key Lime Pie Bars are sweet and tart and totally irresistible! Made with the perfect graham cracker crust, a creamy, zesty filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect cool and refreshing dessert for summer.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword key lime bars, key lime pie bars

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 32

Total Time 37

Servings servings

Calories 187kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons salted butter melted
⅓ cup granulated sugar

Key Lime Filling

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
5 egg yolks
½ cup key lime juice
2 tablespoons key lime zest

Topping

powdered sugar optional
2 tablespoons key lime and/or lemon zest optional

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until combined.
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons salted butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and press down firmly. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really pack it in.
Bake the graham cracker crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Key Lime Filling

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice and zest together in a medium bowl.
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 5 egg yolks, ½ cup key lime juice, 2 tablespoons key lime zest
Pour over cooled crust and bake for 25 minutes. Let the bars chill before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with additional zest if desired. Cut into bars, serve and enjoy!
powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons key lime and/or lemon zest

Notes

Storage Information

Refrigeration: Wrap the bars tightly with plastic wrap, or store them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

Freezing: The bars can be frozen for up to two months in an airtight, freezer-safe ziplock bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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