Key Lime Bars
Delicious and tangy Key Lime Bars with a creamy filling and crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the sugar, eggs, key lime juice, lime zest, and salt until smooth in another bowl.
- Pour the lime mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best experience. Use fresh key lime juice for improved flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: key lime, dessert, easy recipe, summer treat, baking
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