Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Pie Bars, a perfect dessert to brighten up your summer gatherings. These bars offer a luscious balance of tangy key lime flavor and creamy texture, all atop a crumbly vanilla wafer crust. With minimal prep time, they are easy to whip up for picnics or cozy evenings at home. Topped with homemade whipped cream and garnished with fresh lime zest, these bars are not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you’re a citrus lover or simply looking for a cool dessert option, these Key Lime Pie Bars will surely impress and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 5 large egg yolks
- 22 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground vanilla wafers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden and let it cool.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest until smooth; pour over cooled crust.
- Bake again for 20 minutes until set; cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- For the topping, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over chilled bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg