Lime Bars Graham Crust (Printable)
Tangy lime filling on a buttery graham cracker crust for a refreshing citrus dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Lime Filling
05 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
06 - 4 large egg yolks
07 - ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
08 - 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
→ Topping (optional)
09 - ½ cup heavy cream
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - Lime zest, for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
03 - Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour the lime filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is just set and barely jiggles in the center.
07 - Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until fully chilled.
08 - For the optional topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled bars and garnish with lime zest.
09 - Lift bars out of the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The buttery crust balances the tangy filling like they were made for each other
- You can make these ahead and they actually taste better after chilling overnight
02 -
- Overbaking causes the filling to crack and become rubbery
- A hot knife dipped in water between cuts gives you those pristine edges
03 -
- Key limes make these even more special if you can find them
- A pinch of sea salt in the crust creates this gorgeous sweet salty moment