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Key Lime Bars

Source of Recipe

From "Our Sweet Basil Kitchen" by Cade and Carrion Cheney


Recipe Introduction

"These bars are a fun twist on key lime pie, a classic Southern dessert. This sweet-and-tart recipe can be easily halved and baked in an 8x8-inch pan if you want to make a smaller batch. For the full recipe, make sure you have enough graham crackers and limes on hand. Nine whole graham crackers typically yields 1 cup crumbs; 10 to 12 limes typically produces 1 cup juice."

List of Ingredients

° 3 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
° ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
° ¼ cup granulated sugar
° Pinch salt
° 2½ (15-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
° 4 large egg yolks
° 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
° Zest from 2 to 3 limes, about 2 teaspoons
° Fresh whipped cream for garnish


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press crumbs into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes, then remove from oven to cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, juice, and zest. Continue whisking until all ingredients are combined well and mixture has begun to thicken. Pour into the cooled crust, return to the oven, and bake 15 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack and then refrigerate 3 to 4 hours, or until set. Serve with fresh whipped cream.


Serves 9 to 12