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Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the refreshing tang of Key Lime Pie Bars with a crunchy graham cracker crust, zesty lime filling, and a dollop of whipped cream. These bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.


Ingredients

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Crust

  • 5 full sheets graham cracker, crumbled to powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (45g)

Filling

  • 1 cup key lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. lime zest
  • 120g liquid egg whites
  • 1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (112g)

Topping

  • 1 dollop whipped cream, sugar-free cool whip, or vanilla yogurt
  • lime zest for garnish
  • lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted coconut oil in a bowl. Press mixture into the dish, bake for 10-15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  3. Make Filling: Combine lime juice, lime zest, egg whites, condensed milk, and Greek yogurt in a bowl. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
  4. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Let cool in the dish for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Serve: Cut into 12 squares, top with whipped cream, and garnish with lime zest before serving.

Notes

  • Nutritional values can vary with ingredient substitutions.
  • About 8 limes yield 1 cup of key lime juice.
  • 4 large eggs yield approximately 120g of egg whites.
  • Add whipped cream individually when serving.
  • Ensure the crust cools before adding the filling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg