Best 2 Healthier Key Lime Bars Recipe By Tasty Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our healthier version of the classic Key lime bars, a delightful treat that combines a creamy, tangy filling nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. These delectable bars are not only a joy to the taste buds but also a healthier choice, featuring a reduced-fat filling and a wholesome oat flour crust.

For those seeking a vegan and gluten-free alternative, we've got you covered with our vegan Key lime bars. These bars boast a luscious coconut milk-based filling and a crispy almond flour crust, making them a guilt-free indulgence. And for those with a sweet tooth, our chocolate-dipped Key lime bars are an absolute must-try. These bars feature a layer of rich, dark chocolate that perfectly complements the tangy filling.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and nutritional information to guide you through the baking process. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to ensure success.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as you whip up these healthier Key lime bars. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a healthier version of this classic dessert, and experience the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME BARS

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I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. -Kristine Staton, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
30 vanilla wafers, broken into pieces
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
KEY LIME LAYER:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup key lime juice
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine flour, wafers, confectioners' sugar and pecans; cover and process until nuts are fine. Add butter; cover and pulse until crumbly., Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla until blended; spread over crust to edges of pan. In another small bowl, combine sugar and flour; whisk in eggs and lime juice. Gently pour over cream cheese layer., Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

KEY LIME BARS

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This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice (about 23 Key limes total)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 Key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons

Steps:

Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. (Leave oven on.)
Make filling: Put egg yolks and lime zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix on high speed until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add condensed milk in a slow, steady stream, mixing constantly. Raise speed to high; mix until thick, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add lime juice; mix until just combined.
Spread filling evenly over crust using a spatula. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until filling is just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Cut into 2-by-2-inch bars. Put cream in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the clean whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Garnish bars with whipped cream and a slice of lime.

Tips:

Use fresh key limes. Fresh key limes will give your bars the best flavor. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeating the eggs will make the bars tough. Beat them just until they are combined.
Be careful not to overbake the bars. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the center is set.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Healthier Key Lime Bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a few simple ingredients and are easy to make. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious dessert, give these bars a try!