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Key Lime Bars

By Incredible Recipes | Rate Recipe | Posted: 04/09/22 | Updated: 09/29/22

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Key Lime Bars are mouthwatering delicious! For those of you that love key lime pie, you’re going to want to try this Key Lime Pie Bar recipe that makes the perfect dessert everyone will go crazy over!

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on counter with crumbs around

Prepare a fresh and flavorful dessert with these fun Key Lime Bars. The recipe isn’t hard to follow and will leave you with dessert bars that taste like one of your favorite pies.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a baking sheet

Do you love pie? If it’s one of your favorite desserts, you can make these Key Lime Bars for a portable dessert that is perfect to take with you when you’re on the go. You can easily make these bars, slice them, and serve them for a quick and delicious treat in the middle of the day or at night after eating dinner with loved ones.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a baking sheet overhead

What Is Key Lime Pie?

Key Lime Pie is a popular dessert consisting of fresh lime zest that gives this dessert a citrus-like taste. While some people make it with no topping, others use a meringue-like topping over the pie to make it even more enjoyable with each bite. It’s a classic treat that you can prepare using this recipe! However, you’ll be making bars instead of a traditional pie.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a white plate

Why You Should Make the Key Lime Bars

  • They’re easy to make! It doesn’t take too much time to bake these delicious treat bars that your loved ones are sure to devour.

  • The Key Lime Pie Bars have an excellent flavor. They have that incredible taste that you’d expect to get from any slice of Key Lime Pie!
  • You can make the topping for these bars using simple ingredients, such as whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and lime zest!

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a white plate with a fork cutting into it

How do I make crumbs with the graham crackers?

You have several easy options to make crumbs with your graham crackers. If you don’t want to spend too much time trying to mash them with your hands, consider placing them in a plastic food storage bag and smashing the graham crackers with a hammer or meat tenderizer. You can also crush them by using a rolling pin over the bag full of graham crackers, transforming them into small crumbled pieces.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a white plate with a bite gone

Which graham crackers should I use?

Use any brand of graham crackers that you like. You can use the honey-flavored graham crackers that offer a slightly sweet touch, giving this crust an incredible flavor. If you like Key Lime Pie with chocolate, you can use chocolate graham crackers to prepare a chocolate crust for the bars.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a wood table

Do I need to use fresh limes for this recipe?

Yes, it’s important to use fresh limes for this recipe. You’re going to need a zester to zest the lime because you’ll add the zest to both the filling and the whipped topping. If you don’t have a zester, use a cheese grater.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a white plate with a bite taken out

How do I prepare the homemade crust for these bars?

Making the crust for these Key Lime Bars is simple. You can combine the graham cracker crumbs with butter and sugar to create a crisp and flavorful crust that will taste heavenly with the homemade filling and whipped topping.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a table

Do I need to bake the crust first?

Yes! After you prepare the crust, set it in the pan and bake it for 10 minutes at 325 degrees. While it’s baking, you can work on the filling that you’ll add on top. 

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a baking sheet from the side

How long do I need to bake the pie?

Once you’ve prepared the filling and have poured it over your homemade pie crust, bake it for 30 minutes in the oven. Make sure you’re staying close to the oven to check on the pie bars periodically because you don’t want them to burn.

Key Lime Bars with lime whipped cream topped with lime zest on a baking sheet

Does this pie need to chill before serving?

You’re going to need to let the Key Lime Bars chill before you eat them. First, remove the baking dish from the oven and set it off to the side to reach room temperature. Once it reaches room temperature, place it in the fridge and let it sit for at least two hours. If possible, you can let it sit even longer to get a bit colder. After letting it chill, you may then add the whipped topping, slice into individual servings, and enjoy.

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How do I store the Key Lime Bars?

Cut your bars into individual pieces and place them in a food storage container with an airtight lid attached. Keep the bars refrigerated to maximize freshness.

Making bar desserts is something you may want to consider doing. They are so easy to make! Who would have thought that a recipe with limes would taste so good?!

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Ingredients
  

CRUST

  • 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

FILLING

  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 Tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice

TOPPING

  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325F and line an 8x8in pan with foil and grease lightly.
  • Mix together the graham crumbs, sugar and melted butter and press into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until soft. Add condensed milk and beat until smooth.
  • Mix in egg yolks one at a time.
  • Stir in lime zest and lime juice.
  • Pour in crust and bake for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Whip the cream with the powdered sugar until stiff and top each bar with whipped cream and lime zest.
  • ENJOY!

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