Key Lime Bars

Zachary loves Key Lime Pie so for his birthday I decided to try this recipe I found on MarthaStewart.com for Key Lime Bars.

If you have not used key limes before, like me, don't be alarmed that the recipe calls for approximately 23 key limes. They are much smaller than the regular limes I'm used to buying!


Key Lime Bars

1 c + 2 1/2 TB finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c sugar
5 TB unsalted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in bowl. Press evenly into bottom of an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool.

3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest
2/3 c fresh key lime juice, about 23 key limes (mine must have been extra juicy...I only had to use 18 limes)
1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz

Mix egg yolks and lime zest on high until thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add sweetened condensed milk slowly, mixing constantly. Raise speed to high, mix until thick, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add lime juice, mix until combined.

Spread filling evenly over crust. Bake until filling is set, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and a slice of lime.

Yummy and tart!