Description
Dense, tart key lime filling nestled between a sweet, fluffy whipped cream layer and a graham cracker crust make these Key Lime Pie Bars unforgettably delicious.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 and 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest (or regular lime zest)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Whipped Topping:
- 2 cups COLD heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Lime zest, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- To make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Pat the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, using the bottom of a measuring cup to pat down the mixture so that it is packed down tightly.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- To make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and condensed milk. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice and heavy cream.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until firm. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once the bars are cooled, make the whipped topping: Place the bowl of an electric mixer and the whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to get them really cold.
- Remove the chilled bowl and attachment from the freezer or refrigerator. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until medium-soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator until the bars are completely cooled.
- Once the bars are cooled, spread the whipped topping over the cooled bars. Garnish with lime zest. Place the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into and serving.