Key Lime Pie Bars That Always Turn Out Perfect

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut cream provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Microwave the stick of butter until melted.

Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.

Add the granulated sugar and melted butter to the crushed graham crackers and stir until it forms a wet sand texture that sticks together.

Save 2 tablespoons of the mixture in a small bowl for later use.

Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Pour the crumb mixture into the pan and pat it down tightly and evenly.

In a mixing bowl, combine the four egg yolks and cream cheese and beat until smooth.

Add the can of sweetened condensed milk to the egg yolk and cream cheese mixture and mix for another minute until smooth.

Add the fresh lime juice and lime zest to the mixture and mix for one more minute until well combined.

Bake the crust in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until light golden brown.

Pour the lime filling into the hot crust.

Bake the lime filling for 8 minutes.

Check if the filling is set; if not, crumble the reserved 2 tablespoons of crumbs over the top.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until firm to the touch but not brown.

Refrigerate the bars for at least 8 hours until firm.

Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper.

Cut into squares and optionally top with whipped cream.

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