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Frozen Key Lime Pie Bars

Frozen Key Lime Pie Bars

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Tropical-Inspired
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients
  

🍈 Ingredients:

  • For the crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 sheets
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
  • 1 tsp key lime zest optional but recommended
  • 1½ cups frozen whipped topping thawed

For topping:

  • Extra whipped topping or whipped cream optional
  • Lime zest or slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it looks like wet sand. Press firmly into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with parchment. Freeze while you make the filling.
  • Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest. Mix until silky and fully combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping.
  • Assemble and freeze: Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best texture.
  • Serve: Let the bars sit out for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra whipped topping and lime zest if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

  • Want it tangier? Add an extra tablespoon of lime juice.
  • No whipped topping? Fold in 1 cup of freshly whipped cream.