Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

Recipe for Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars with a vanilla butter crust and lime salt topping. These bars are like key lime pie with some enhancements. These creamy, simple treats have added zest. A few simple components make the filling.

Ingredient

– 2 sleeves Ritz crackers – 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar – 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted – 3 teaspoons vanilla extract – 5 large egg yolk – 1 3/4 cups sweetened condensed milk – 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 2/3 cup lime juice – 3 tablespoons lemon or pink lemon juice (or additional lime juice) – 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt – 1 cup heavy cream – 1-2 tablespoons honey LIME SALT – zest from 1 lime – flaky sea salt

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Warm the oven up to 350° F. Put parchment paper around the edges of a 9-inch square pan

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Crumble crackers and brown sugar in a food processor. Add butter and 2 tsp vanilla, pulse. Press the mixture into the pan. Bake 18 minutes until golden.

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Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a larger basin until creamy. Mix sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, juice, lemon juice, and salt. Combine with whisk. Pour the mixture into the cooked crust carefully.

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Bake until top is barely set, 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.

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Use an electric mixer to whisk cream to soft peaks before serving. Put honey and 1 tsp vanilla in. Mix well. Swirl cream on bars. 

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Mix lime zest and flaky salt in a bowl. Bars with sprinkles. Slicing and enjoying! The bars can be refrigerated for 5 days.

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