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Key Lime Pie Bars: A Low-Carb, Zesty Treat for Citrus Lovers


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

🧈 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
🍪 12 full-size graham crackers (or 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
🍬 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
🧂 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
🍈 2/3 cup key lime juice (from 25-30 key limes)
🥛 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
🥚 5 large egg yolks
🍦 1 cup cold heavy cream
🍬 1 tablespoon powdered sugar


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and mix with crushed graham crackers, sugar, and salt. Press into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
3. Whisk lime zest, juice, condensed milk, egg yolks, and salt. Pour over the crust and bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4. Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over chilled bars, garnish with lime zest, cut into squares, and serve!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 24-30 minutes, Servings: 16, Calories: 257, Net Carbs: 26.8g, Fats: 15.5g, Protein: 4.0g