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.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 3/4 ounces graham crackers (about one-third of a 1-pound box), ground to fine crumbs in a food processor (1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (about 2 limes)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup fresh Key-lime juice (about 20 Key limes)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 Key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons, for garnish

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.

Joseph Ross
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These key lime bars are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I highly recommend them.


Tony De La Rosa
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I love the tartness of these key lime bars. They're the perfect summer dessert.


Willem Botha
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These key lime bars are the best! I've made them several times and they're always perfect.


Alexus Dolbec
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I made these key lime bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Muhammad Hanif
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These key lime bars are delicious! I highly recommend them.


Df Joy
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I love these key lime bars! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


stef kock
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These key lime bars are amazing! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Drew White
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I made these key lime bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best key lime bars he's ever had.


Linda Fatoma
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These key lime bars are delicious! I love the tartness of the limes and the sweetness of the crust. They're the perfect summer dessert.


Hibaq Ismail
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I've made these key lime bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Amir Sahab
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These key lime bars are the best I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dinesh
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I made these key lime bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. They're really easy to make and they taste amazing.


Motshidisi Lekhehle
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These key lime bars were a hit with my family! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is so buttery and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again soon.