Key Lime Pie Bars
Serves 225 mins prep30 mins cook
Citrusy, perfectly sweet, as well as tart, and oh so delicious! These Key Lime Pie Bars are easy to make, full of flavor, and truly the best summertime bake. YUM!
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Graham Cracker Crust Heat oven to 350° F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add butter and mix well. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes. Filling In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven, and allow to cool. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Meringue Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar is melted. Stop stirring and cook to 246° F – 250° F. Remove from heat. With mixer running, stream hot sugar syrup into egg whites. Beat until cool. Pipe on top of cooled pie. Brown with a kitchen torch, if desired.View original recipe