Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Lightly oil a 9x9 baking dish then line with parchment paper.

In a small food processor, grind pecans until sand like. Add to bowl. Blend graham crackers to a sand like texture. Add to bowl. Add sugar, cinnamon, and mix to combine. Add melted butter and mix to combine. Mixture should be like wet sand.

Add mixture to baking dish, spread evenly, and pack down firmly with cup.

Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat softened cream cheese until light and creamy. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition. Add sweetened condensed milk, mix to combine for about 5 minutes. Add lime zest and lime juice little by little and mix for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the batter slightly.

Pour into baking dish and spread evenly with spatula.

Bake in 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

Allow to cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.

Slice into squares, top with a lime slice and enjoy!

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