Description
Frozen Key Lime Pie Bars are a refreshing summer treat that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with a creamy filling, all on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime zest.
- These bars can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Garnish with lime slices or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Frozen Key Lime Pie Bars, summer dessert, key lime pie, refreshing treat