Go Back
–+ servings
Key Lime Pie Bars
Chef Mary from Mary Recipes portrait in modern kitchenMaryRecipes

Key Lime Pie Bars

This recipe provides instructions for making key lime pie bars with a shortbread crust.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice, fresh or bottled
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Food processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse the flour and sugar until combined. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Prepare the filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into 12 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use fresh key lime juice. If you prefer a thicker crust, you can increase the butter to 1 1/4 cups.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!