Description
Indulge in a slice of summer bliss with these Key Lime Pie Bars! Perfectly balancing tartness and sweetness, these creamy dessert squares feature a crunchy vanilla wafer crust that makes them a hit at any gathering. Easy to prepare and delightful when served cold, they’re ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or simply as a refreshing treat at home. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this zesty dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them plain or elevate them with whipped cream for an added touch of luxury!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 5 large egg yolks
- 22 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, grind the vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar; press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks until thickened. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, followed by lime juice and zest; mix well.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg