key lime bars
To make this recipe completely no-bake, mix 1½ cups crushed graham crackers, a tablespoons of sugar with 4-5 tablespoons melted butter. Press to the bottom of your pie dish and proceed with the rest of the recipe as directed.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
9 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - crust:
- - ½ cup all-purpose flour
- - ½ cup (about 3 sleeves) graham crackers, crushed
- - ½ cup rolled oats
- - 4 tablespoons butter, chilled
- - key lime filling:
- - 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- - ½ cup fresh lime juice
- - zest of 1 lime
- - 2 cups whipping cream
- - 1 teaspoon sugar
- - shredded coconut for garnish
How To Make key lime bars
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the crust. Mix with a fork or pastry blender. Press to the bottom of a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. In a medium bowl, mix condensed milk, lime juice and zest; set aside. In the bowl of your stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat 2 cups whipping cream on high speed with a teaspoon of sugar until stiff. Fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture. Pour over crust, and sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#bars
Keyword:
#limes
Keyword:
#key-lime
Keyword:
#Dessert
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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