Key Lime Pie Bars
Key Lime Pie Bars are no-bake cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust filled with a creamy, tart filling and topped with whipped cream. They are so easy to make, and will give you all the flavors of a key lime pie without any baking required!
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, about 10-12 crushed graham cracker sheets
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon key lime* zest
Filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (121 g) key lime juice, about 12-13 key limes, or 4-5 Persian limes
Topping
- 2 cups (120 g) whipped cream, homemade or store-bought
- lime zest, from Persian or key limes, for garnish
- lime slices, Persian or key limes, for garnish
Instructions
- Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Crust
- To a small bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, and zest. Make sure to get every crumb coated with butter.
- Evenly press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared dish.
Filling
- To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice. Mix until combined.
- Pour the filling over the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until set, up to overnight.
Topping
- After the bars have chilled for at least 1 hour, carefully spread the whipped cream on top. Garnish with the zest and sliced limes.
- Serve cold.
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Notes
*You can use regular limes, also known as Persian limes or Tahiti limes, in these bars. You will still end up with deliciously creamy cheesecake bars. If possible, use freshly squeezed lime juice for the most flavor (as compared to bottled juice).
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 395kcal