Key Lime Bars
A classic key lime bar with a buttery graham cracker crust and filling made with only 3 ingredients!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 198kcal
Equipment
- 9x9 pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (12 graham crackers)
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup (50g ) granulated sugar
Filling
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14- ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) lime juice (or use key lime juice)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (about 1-2 limes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 baking pan (or you can use an 8x8 pan) with parchment paper and spray with a cooking spray.
- In a food processor, place your graham cracker sheets and pulse until finely ground. Empty the graham cracker crumbs into a mixing bowl, add in your melted butter and sugar. Stir to combine. Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the 9x9 pan and press down into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. 1 1/2 cups (12 graham crackers) 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (50g ) granulated sugar
- In a second mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Whisk to combine. 4 large egg yolks 14- ounce can of sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup (120 mL) lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Pour over the graham cracker crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes until set. Allow the bars to cool on a cooling rack before slicing. Bars can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, the crust may soften slightly however.
Notes
- Storage: Yes you can make these up to two days ahead of time. Just cover and store in the fridge. The crust may soften slightly, however.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg