Key Lime Bars

Crust Ingredients

  • 12 graham crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Crust Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, with overflow on all four sides.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers and granulated sugar.
  4. Stir in the melted butter.
  5. Pour the mixture into the baking pan. Press it flat evenly across the bottom.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes.

Filling Ingredients

  • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest (about 1 lime or 2 key limes)

Filling Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium-high until smooth.
  2. Mix in the egg yolks.
  3. Mix in the condensed milk, key lime juice, and (key) lime zest.
  4. When the crust is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes, but while it is still warm pour the filling mixture evenly across the crust.
  5. Bake for about 18–20 minutes. The edges should be set, but the middle should be a tiny bit wiggly.
  6. Cool pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 2–3 hours.

Final Ingredients

  • (Key) lime wedges

Final Instructions

  1. Remove from the pan and cut into squares.
  2. Garnish the squares with (key) lime wedges.