Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup fresh key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then allow to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the filling is set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Using fresh key limes will provide the best flavor.
- These bars can be garnished with lime slices for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg