Key Lime Bars
Refreshing Key Lime Bars with a tangy flavor and a sweet graham cracker crust, enhanced by coconut flakes for a tropical touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut flakes (if using), sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl until well combined.
- Pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for a refreshing treat. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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