Description
Grab-and-go tropical treats combining a graham cracker crust, tangy lime filling, and whipped topping for a portable key lime pie experience. Ready in under an hour with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
4 egg whites
¾ cup key lime juice
2 tablespoons key lime zest
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
â…“ cup graham cracker crumbs (for topping)
1 tablespoon key lime juice (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into 13×9″ pan lined with parchment paper
Bake crust for 7 minutes. Cool completely
Whisk egg whites in bowl until stiff peaks form
In separate bowl, blend lime juice, lime zest, condensed milk, egg yolks, and 6 tbsp butter until smooth
Fold egg whites into lime mixture until no streaks remain
Pour over cooled crust. Evenly distribute graham cracker topping mixed with 1 tbsp lime juice
Bake 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely
Chill 4+ hours before cutting into 16-20 bars
Notes
Use parchment paper for clean removal
If unavailable, substitute digestives biscuits
Best stored chilled in airtight container
Top bars with lime zest before serving for extra flavor
Chilling helps firm texture for clean slicing
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 27
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American