Easy Key Lime Bars Recipe | Also The Crumbs Please (2024)

Key lime bars are delicious and incredibly easy to make! You only need 8 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. This recipe is ideal if you are a beginner.With an easy step-by-step guide, you will love how simple and effortless they are to make, and I am sure it will become one of your favorite recipes. By the way, have you tried my lemon bars?

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In a large mixing bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt just until combined.

Transfer to a paper-lined baking pan and press the crumbs with the back of a measuring cup into the bottom of the pan evenly. Then bake for about 10 minutes and remove from the oven.

While the crust is baking, mix condensed milk and eggs until combined. Add lime juice and zest and stir to combine.

Pour the fillingon top of the prebaked crust. Then bake, chill, and serve.

Expert tips for success

• The easiest way to make graham crackers crumbs is by processing the crackers in a food processor. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and smash them with a rolling pin.
• Do not mix the filling with an electric mixer. It would incorporate a lot of air bubbles into the filling. Just use a whisk.
• After baking, the filling needs time to set. Let the bars cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

Key lime juice substitute

If for some reason you do not have access to fresh key limes you can make a substitution. You would need to use 2 parts regular lime juice and 1 part lemon juice. So, you would need to use ½ cup (118ml) lime juice and ¼ cup (59ml) lemon juice.

Storing

They need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. You can use a glass or plastic container, but I prefer glass because it's easier to clean up and doesn't hold onto food odors. They will last 2-3 days in the fridge. If you notice that they have become dried out, overly wet, or mold then they have gone bad and aren't edible any longer.

Freezing

After they are completely cooled and chilled for 3 hours, wrap single bars in plastic wrap or transfer to freezer bags. They freeze well for up to 1 month. To thaw, place them in the fridge overnight.

More bar recipes to try

• Apple Pecan Bars
• Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars
• Cheesecake Bars

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