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Key Lime Pie Bars

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Delicious key lime pie bars featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and creamy key lime filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 230g graham crackers (~16 full sheets)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (113g)
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (28oz)
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice (180g)
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest (2–3 limes)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2/3 cup sour cream or yogurt (160g)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled (360g)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch square baking pan by lining it with two perpendicular sheets of parchment paper.
  2. Grind the graham crackers into fine crumbs in your food processor and mix with melted butter.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down tightly to form a crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
  5. Zest and juice the key limes while the crust is baking.
  6. In a bowl, mix lime zest, key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and sour cream until combined.
  7. Add the egg yolks and whisk to combine.
  8. Pour the filling over the baked crust and shake the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 17-18 minutes at 325°F (160°C) until filling is mostly set but jiggles slightly in the center.
  10. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to set completely.
  11. Prepare the whipped cream by whisking the heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
  12. Spread whipped cream on top of the filling.
  13. Lift bars out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into squares before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled and consider adding extra lime zest or a slice of lime for decoration. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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