Description
These Key Lime Pie Bars deliver a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness, making them an ideal dessert for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a buttery vanilla wafer crust and a creamy, zesty lime filling, these bars are not only easy to prepare but also exceptionally refreshing. The smooth texture combined with the tangy flavor is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them chilled, topped with whipped cream, or alongside fresh fruit for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely ground
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 22 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix ground vanilla wafers with melted butter and press into a baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and lime zest together, then gradually add sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lime juice.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg