Lime Pie Bars Recipe

Lime bars are a bright and tangy dessert that perfectly balances creamy sweetness with a refreshing citrus kick. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky smooth lime-infused filling, these bars are a delicious twist on classic lemon bars.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern, Tropical

Keyword key lime bars, key lime pie bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cool 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings

Calories 154kcal

Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

12 sheets graham crackers about 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
4 tablespoons light brown sugar

Key Lime Pie Filling:

1 (14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
6 large egg yolks
½ cup fresh lime juice key limes or regular limes
3 tablespoons lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt

Garnish (Optional):

Whipped cream
Lime slices or fresh lime zest

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor. Mix with melted butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Press into an even layer. Bake 16-18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
Make the Filling: Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, lime zest, and salt; mix until creamy. Pour over the baked crust.
Bake & Chill: Bake 15-18 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool 1 hour, then chill 2 hours or overnight.
Garnish & Serve: Lift bars out, slice into squares, and top with whipped cream and lime zest or slices.

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Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze (wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil) for 2 months.

Variation: For thinner bars, use a 9-inch pan—reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.

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