Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lime Pie Bars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely crushed. Melt butter and mix into the crumbs. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Zest and juice key limes. In a mixing bowl, combine key lime juice, zest, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
- Add egg yolks to the mixture and whisk until blended. Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until center is slightly jiggly. Remove and let cool completely.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe whipped cream over the bars.
- Slice the chilled bars and serve garnished with lime zest.
Nutrition
Notes
Taste the filling before adding egg yolks to adjust sweetness. Avoid overbaking for a perfect texture. Refrigerate thoroughly for best results.