Description
Bright and creamy Key Lime Pie Bars with vanilla wafer crust, tangy lime custard, and fluffy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, finely ground (250 g)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest, packed (6–7 key limes)
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
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix ground vanilla wafers, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into pan and bake 13–15 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
3. Beat egg yolks and lime zest until thickened. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat again. Whisk in lime juice.
4. Pour filling over cooled crust and bake 15–17 minutes until set with slight jiggle. Cool, then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
5. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar to firm peaks. Spread over chilled bars. Chill 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
Clean knife between slices for neat squares.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie Bars, tart key lime dessert, easy citrus bars, cold summer treats