Lime pie bars
Indulge in key lime pie bars—simple to make and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion or snack time.
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Ingredients
Graham cracker crust
- 3 cups Graham cracker crumbs (Organic)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 10 tbsp Butter, melted
Lime Filling
- 1 8 oz package Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 2 14 oz cans Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1 cup Lime juice (about 5 limes)
- 1 tbsp Lime zest
Whipped cream
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Place a parchment paper sling in a 13x9 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour the crumbs into the baking dish and press to make a firm, even bottom crust.
- Bake the crust for 7 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven while preparing the lime filling.
- In a large stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Beat again until fully mixed.
- Pour the lime filling on top of the graham cracker crust and smooth the top to make the layer even.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes before chilling in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla for 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the bars from the refrigerator and spread the whipped cream on top of the bars.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcal
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