These simple Key Lime Pie Bars have a simple, three ingredient graham cracker crust with a homemade key lime pie filling on top.
You know how most people love Thanksgiving food because of the Turkey, stuffing mashed potatoes etc? I love Thanksgiving because of the PIE. It’s all I care about.We’d have 30 different kind of pies at our Thanksgiving feast.
I’d get to try a sliver of how ever many kinds I wanted. Talk about complete BLISS! Key lime pie has always been a favorite. I just really love the more tart pies, like this Lemon Sour Cream Pie, or my Grandma’s Lemon Chiffon Pie.
I love the idea of serving pie in “bar” form for summer parties. These Key Lime Pie Bars are super easy and oh so very tasty! They appear “fancy” but they’re the perfect dessert for even the most amateur bakers. They’re that easy. And did I mention how delicious they are? They are SO GOOD!
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Key Lime Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter , melted
Key lime filling:
- 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 3/4 cup key lime juice*
- zest of 2 regular limes , or 4 key limes
- fresh whipped cream , for topping, optional
Instructions
For the Crust:
- For the crust, Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter and press into an 8'' square baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before adding filling.
For the Filling:
- Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat well with electric beaters until smooth. Add both cans of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest and mix again until smooth.
- Pour over prepared graham cracker crust and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, before serving.
- Top with fresh whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Have you tried this recipe?!
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Beth says
This was by far the best key lime dessert I have ever had! Turned out perfect!
Jill says
Made this a bunch of times this year! delicious! Curious if I could substitute plain yogurt for sour cream -ran out-?
Lauren Allen says
I’m so happy to hear that! And that substitution would be just fine 🙂
Regina c says
Making this a second time! The first I made the filling only and used a store bought Graham crust then made a meringue topping with the egg whites, was a good balance of sweet/tart. I used Joyce Lafray’s bottled key lime juice.
Kelley says
At my son’s request, made these tonight, I inadvertently left the sugar out of the crust but it turned out great, was a huge hit!
Suz says
Could you substitute your key lime pie recipe for key lime bars?
Lauren Allen says
Yes, that would be fine!
Nilda says
I am wondering if you could use the graham crackers and process them in a food processor if you are not able to find the crumbs. During this Covid 19, I am having a hard time finding a lot of baking products! I am sure I am not the only one having that problem! 😟
Lauren Allen says
Yes, of course.
Melissa says
Those are the best key lime bars we’ve ever tasted!!! My husband just said, these are as good as we have ever had in Key West!! Actually, better!! Thank you, for this recipe, absolutely amazing!!