Irresistible Key Lime Graham Cracker Bars

Ingredients

Crust:
- 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted

Filling:
- 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
- 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

Topping:
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Key Lime Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while you prepare the crust.

2. Prepare the Crust:
a. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and salt.
b. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles damp sand.
c. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.

3. Bake the Crust:
Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until just set. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.

4. Prepare the Filling:
a. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the lime zest, key lime juice, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
b. Pour the filling mixture over the partially baked crust.

5. Bake the Bars:
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges begin to lightly brown.

6. Cool the Bars:
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for an additional hour until fully set.

7. Prepare the Topping:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and key lime juice until you achieve a smooth and pourable glaze.

8. Finish the Bars:
Drizzle the glaze evenly over the chilled bars and allow it to set for about 10 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.

Total Time

PT2H20M
2 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

key lime bars, graham cracker crust, lime dessert, summer treats, citrus bars, easy dessert recipe, lime bars, oven-baked dessert, homemade bars, sweet and tangy dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,600 calories

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