Best 3 Skinny Key Lime Pie Bars Recipes
In the realm of delectable desserts, few can resist the allure of key lime pie bars. Their tangy-sweet filling, nestled between layers of buttery crust, offers a delightful balance of flavors that leave taste buds dancing. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the quest to create the ultimate skinny key lime pie bars can be a rewarding adventure. This guide will take you through the essential steps, providing tips and tricks to ensure your bars are not only light and refreshing but also bursting with key lime flavor.
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NO-BAKE SKINNY KEY LIME PIE
This No-Bake Skinny Key Lime Pie is easy to make and much lower in calories than traditional key lime pie! This pie makes a delicious and satisfying lime dessert!
Provided by Kasey
Categories Desserts
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Microwave 1/4 cup of water for about 1 minute until boiling. Whisk the lime jello powder into the boiling water until completely dissolved.
- Whisk the yogurt into the lime jello until well combined.
- Fold in the cool whip until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth over the top. Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours until set.
- Optional: garnish pie with lime zest and lime twists
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice (1/10 of pie), Sodium 130 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
SKINNY KEY LIME PIE BARS
83% less total fat • 78% less sodium than the original recipe. This cool and creamy dessert also tastes great with cherry or orange gelatin instead of the lime.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 8h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Press crumb mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart square baking dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, combine gelatin and the boiling water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and cream cheese. Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape sides of container. Whisk 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese mixture into the gelatin mixture. Whisk in remaining cottage cheese mixture until smooth. Fold in whipped dessert topping. Spoon filling over chilled crumb mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours or until filling is firm. To serve, cut into squares and top with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 square, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
KEY LIME BARS
Key lime pie bars with a crisp, buttery base and a soft, custardy, sour lime topping.
Provided by A Newby
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, then brush with melted butter. Place pan in the freezer until needed.
- Cream butter for crust in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, brown sugar, and salt. If mixture does not hold together, knead it on a work surface. Place mounds of the mixture in the cold baking pan; press with your fingers to smooth it into a firm layer on the bottom.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly colored, about 18 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare lime layer: pour 2 tablespoons regular lime juice into a small bowl. Discard any extra, or reserve for another use. Add lime zest and Key lime juice; mix to combine.
- Combine sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 1 minute. Stir in lime zest-juice mixture and food coloring.
- Remove crust from the oven and immediately pour lime mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until top is light colored and custardy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Move to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 16 squares. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
Tips:
- For a smoother filling, use a blender or food processor to blend the cream cheese, yogurt, lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
- For a richer filling, use full-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
- To make the crust, use a food processor to blend the graham crackers and butter until fine crumbs form.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
- Chill the pie bars for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Conclusion:
These skinny key lime pie bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy people. With a creamy filling and a graham cracker crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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