kool key lime bars
This is a recipe that was given to me by an old girlfriend, many years ago. She made this for dessert one hot summer night in Florida. It's a wonderful, refreshing treat. I'm so happy she shared her recipe with me! Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
depends how you slice it!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces can, sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
- - additional lime peel for garnish, if desired
How To Make kool key lime bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 X 9 X 2 inch pan.
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Step 3Mix cracker crumbs, butter and sugar thoroughly with a fork. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Refrigerate while preparing cream cheese mixture.
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Step 4Beat cream cheese in a small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in lime juice and grated lime peel. Spread over layer in pan.
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Step 5Bake about 35 minutes, or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.
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Step 6Cut into bars. Garnish with additional grated lime peel.
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Step 7Store covered in refrigerator.
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Step 8Yum Yum!!! Enjoy!
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Yummy
Keyword:
#Refreshing
Keyword:
#tasty
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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