Key Lime Pie Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 9 bars

Author Jessica Cain Montano

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted

Key Lime Pie Layer

• 2 oz cream cheese , softened
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1/2 cup key lime juice

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch pan.
  
• Mix together the graham crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
  
• Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  
• In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese until soft. Beat in the condensed milk until smooth.
  
• Mix in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
  
• Pour on top of the crust and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top looks just set.
  
• Allow to cool at room temperature,then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. 
• Garnish with lime zest.

Notes

*Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge.