Key Lime Pie Bars

I brought this dessert to a family gathering and it was a hit.  I love Key Lime Pie, and this dessert hit the spot. I found actual Key Lime juice in the store, so I used that plus zest from a regular lime.

Key Lime Pie Bars

Makes 16-20 bars

Crust Ingredients:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full crackers)

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Pie Ingredients:

1&3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (~21oz or about 1&1/2 cans)

6 egg yolks

1 cup Key Lime juice 

1 tablespoon lime zest

1 tub of whipped cream

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the crust ingredients.  Line an 8" or 9" square pan with foil or parchment paper.  Press crust mixture evenly into pan.  Bake at 300º for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest.  Pour mixture onto cooled crust.   Bake at 300º for 30-40 minutes until filling is slightly jiggly but center is set.  Cool for at least 2 hours.

Once cool, top with whipped cream.  Sprinkle with a little lime zest.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.  Bars can be stored in fridge up to 3 days.