Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars
Delight in these Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars, a refreshing dessert bursting with citrus flavor.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 9-inch square pan
- Mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1.75 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ⅔ cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon or pink lemon juice (or additional lime juice)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Lime Salt
- 1 zest lime
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the crackers and brown sugar into crumbs. Add the butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla, pulse to combine. Press the mix into the prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, lime juice, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk to combine. Carefully pour the mix into the baked crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until just set on top. Let cool slightly, then cover and chill in the fridge until set, at least 1-2 hours.
- Before serving, using an electric mixer to whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whip to combine. Swirl the cream onto the bars. In a bowl, mix the lime zest and a pinch of flaky salt. Sprinkle over the bars. Slice and enjoy! The bars will keep chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
The bars can be served chilled and are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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