Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Key lime bars, a delightful treat that captures the essence of sunshine and citrus. These delectable bars feature a zesty Key lime filling nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. With three recipe variations to choose from, you can create classic Key lime bars, luscious chocolate-dipped Key lime bars, or individual Key lime bar shooters. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dessert, ensuring there's something for every palate to savor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats with ease. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
KEY LIME BARS
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
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.
KEY LIME BARS
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
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
Key lime pie bars with a crisp, buttery base and a soft, custardy, sour lime topping.
Provided by A Newby
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, then brush with melted butter. Place pan in the freezer until needed.
- Cream butter for crust in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, brown sugar, and salt. If mixture does not hold together, knead it on a work surface. Place mounds of the mixture in the cold baking pan; press with your fingers to smooth it into a firm layer on the bottom.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly colored, about 18 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare lime layer: pour 2 tablespoons regular lime juice into a small bowl. Discard any extra, or reserve for another use. Add lime zest and Key lime juice; mix to combine.
- Combine sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 1 minute. Stir in lime zest-juice mixture and food coloring.
- Remove crust from the oven and immediately pour lime mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until top is light colored and custardy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Move to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 16 squares. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
KEY LIME BARS
I love lime and these are tasty. For a triple lime zap mix confectioners sugar with more key lime juice and drizzle on the cooled bars before you dust with confectioners sugar.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 12-18 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Mix together 1 1/4 cups flour, graham cracker crumbs, butter and confectioners sugar to form a soft dough.
- Press the dough into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan and bake until lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, beat together the sugar, lime juice, remaining 1/4 cup flour, eggs, and lime peel until well mixed.
- Pour over the hot crust and return the pan to the oven.
- Bake until set, around 20 minutes or so.
- Cool on a wire rack and then cut into bars.
- Dust with confectioners sugar.
- These freeze well.
KEY LIME BARS
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add flour and salt and mix until blended. Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While crust is cooking, make filling by mixing together sugar, eggs, lime zest, lime juice, and flour. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for about 25 -30 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar.
- Cool completely and cut into squares, top with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 4747 kcal, Fat 129 g, SaturatedFat 72 g, Cholesterol 338 mg, Sodium 1832 mg, Carbohydrate 918 g, Sugar 594 g, Protein 60 mg
KEY LIME PIE BARS WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUST
Some say that a Key lime's juice is slightly more floral than that of its more well-known cousin, the Persian lime, the kind you can find in every supermarket and corner deli. Key limes are hard to find, though, so use bottled Key lime juice or conventional lime juice in this easy recipe that's great for a crowd.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. In a food processor, combine vanilla wafers and sugar, and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Add butter and process until evenly moistened. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press it down into an even layer. Bake until fragrant and a shade darker, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice and lime zest.
- Pour filling over crust (it's O.K. if it's still warm) and bake until the filling is set, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Use a sharp knife to release edges. Using the parchment overhang, carefully lift and transfer the bar to a cutting board. Just before serving, whip heavy cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Top bars with whipped cream and cut into 16 squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KEY LIME COCONUT BARS
These bars are topped with toasted coconut and lime zest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, tossing every 2 minutes to ensure even browning. Remove from oven; transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar, and add half the toasted coconut. Using 2 knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour-coconut mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan, and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, beat together egg yolks and condensed milk with a whisk until thick. Gradually beat in lime zest and juice. Pour into cooled crust, sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut, and bake until just hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely, then chill until ready to serve. Cut into six 2 1/3-inch rows; cut rows on a diagonal to form diamonds. Before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and garnish with lime zest, if desired.
HEALTHIER KEY LIME BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: almond flour, coconut oil, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, cans of coconut milk, lime juice, honey, limes
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Desserts
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper to hang over the edges.
- Make the crust: in a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a spatula until smooth.
- Transfer the crust to the baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the crust into a thin, even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
- Make the filling: open the cans of coconut milk and use a spoon to scoop the thick cream at the top of the can into a medium bowl. Set aside the remaining liquid for another use, such as in smoothies, soups, or sauces.
- Beat the coconut cream with a hand mixer until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the lime juice and honey. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
- Top with the lime zest.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours, until the filling has set.
- Grab the parchment on both sides and lift the frozen bar from the baking dish. You may need to use a knife to release the edges or turn the dish upside down on a cutting board and tap on the bottom to release the block.
- Quickly cut the block into 16 2-inch (5-cm) square bars.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 11 grams
KEY-LIME BARS
This recipe is based on the famous Key-lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass pan. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Leave oven on.
- Place egg yolks and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on high speed until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, pour in condensed milk in a steady stream, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat on high speed until thick, about 3 minutes. On low speed, add lime juice; mix until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust; spread evenly. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks just form. Cut dessert into 1 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles. Garnish each with whipped cream and a slice of Key lime.
NO-BAKE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE BARS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield about 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving an overhang. Put the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Pulse the cookies with the sugar in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, pour in the warm melted chocolate mixture and process until combined. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and refrigerate while you make the filling.
- Make the filling: Warm the lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat; whisk in the gelatin and sugar until completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Beat in the gelatin mixture and vanilla. Spread in the prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the cheesecake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the pan using the foil handles and slice into bars. Photograph by Johnny Miller
DAIRY-FREE KEY LIME COCONUT BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: walnuts, shredded coconut, pitted date, vanilla extract, water, sea salt, raw cashew, key lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lime zest, coconut oil, shredded coconut
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Desserts
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- The night before you intend to make your key lime bars, place cashews in a bowl of water and let soak overnight.
- Add walnuts, coconut, dates, vanilla extract, water, and salt to a food processor or blender and pulse until sticky mounds begin to form.
- Press the crust into an 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) freezer-safe, parchment paper-lined pan.
- Drain the cashews well and add to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Scrape down the sides of the processor and add lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
- Blend until smooth, adding the coconut oil halfway.
- Spread the mixture on top of your crust and garnish with more lime zest and coconut.
- Cover with foil and freeze for 3 hours or until set.
- Remove from freezer, slice, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams
SKINNY KEY LIME PIE BARS
83% less total fat • 78% less sodium than the original recipe. This cool and creamy dessert also tastes great with cherry or orange gelatin instead of the lime.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 8h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Press crumb mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart square baking dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, combine gelatin and the boiling water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese. Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape sides of container. Whisk 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese mixture into the gelatin mixture. Whisk in remaining cottage cheese mixture until smooth. Fold in whipped dessert topping. Spoon filling over chilled crumb mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours or until filling is firm. To serve, cut into squares and top with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 square, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
KEY LIME BARS (LOW FAT)
Make and share this Key Lime Bars (Low Fat) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookiemakinmama
Categories Cheesecake
Time 40m
Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine cracker crumbs with brown sugar. Lay a sheet of foil in a 8 x 8 square baking pan, with the sides overhanging the edges. Tuck sides under. Spray foil-lined base with butter-favored cooking spray.
- Press crumb mixture into pan. Briefly spray cooking spray on top, and press again.
- In a medium bowl, beat light cream cheese until softened. Add lime zest and condensed milk. Beat until smooth. Add lime juice and beat until well blended.
- Pour lime mixture on to crumb base. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until center is just set and edges pull away a little. Allow to cool. Chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into 16 bars.
COCONUT KEY LIME CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-24577
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9 inch pan with foil and lightly spray with oil. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and coconut together with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. In the bowl of a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, whip the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Mix in the lime juice and whipping cream. Mix in the eggs one at a time until combined. Pour over crust and bake for 22-24 minutes until center is set. Let cool in pan on a cooling rack for 1 hour and then refrigerate at least 3 hours before cutting. Serve garnished with whipped cream, coconut, lime zest, and lime slices. NOTES *You can toast coconut on a baking sheet in a 350 degrees F for 5-8 minutes.
JOE'S STONE CRAB KEY LIME BARS
Steps:
- Directions 1. 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.) 2. 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. 3. 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). 4. 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.
KEY LIME BARS
Classic Key lime pie taste in a bar! These easy-bake citrus bars are a refreshing treat for everyday or on any dessert buffet.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
- Mix cookie crumbs and butter thoroughly with fork. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Refrigerate while preparing cream cheese mixture.
- Beat cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in lime juice and lime peel. Spread over layer in pan.
- Bake about 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Garnish with lime peel. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Bottled or jarred key lime juice will not produce the same results.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to cream together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until the center is just set. The bars will continue to cook as they cool.
- Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help them to firm up and set.
Conclusion:
Key lime bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. With their creamy, tangy filling and buttery crust, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. If you're looking for a new summer dessert recipe, give key lime bars a try. You won't be disappointed.
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