KEY-LIME BARS

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This recipe is based on the famous Key-lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 3/4 ounces graham crackers (about one-third of a 1-pound box), ground to fine crumbs in a food processor (1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (about 2 limes)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup fresh Key-lime juice (about 20 Key limes)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 Key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass pan. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Leave oven on.
  • Place egg yolks and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on high speed until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, pour in condensed milk in a steady stream, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat on high speed until thick, about 3 minutes. On low speed, add lime juice; mix until just combined.
  • Pour filling over crust; spread evenly. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Beat cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks just form. Cut dessert into 1 1/2-by-2-inch rectangles. Garnish each with whipped cream and a slice of Key lime.

Monis Khan
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I love these key lime bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is the perfect balance of flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and tart. I highly recommend them!


gw sifat
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These key lime bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they have the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Sidra usman
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I've been making these key lime bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love the way the tartness of the limes complements the sweetness of the crust. I highly recommend them!


Khadar Valli
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These key lime bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the way the creamy filling pairs with the flaky crust. I will definitely be making these again and again.


GkFahim Hosen
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I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but these key lime bars are delicious! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love the way the creamy filling pairs with the flaky crust. I will definitely be making these again.


Chris Prince
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These key lime bars are the perfect way to use up extra limes. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the way the flavors of the limes and the crust come together. I highly recommend them!


Jabar Ullah
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These key lime bars are a family favorite. They're always a hit at parties and potlucks. I love the way the tartness of the limes complements the sweetness of the crust. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


W Azad
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I've made these key lime bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love the way the creamy filling pairs with the flaky crust. I highly recommend them!


Sudath Rohana
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These key lime bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they have the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Wekulo Zakaria
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I'm not usually a fan of key lime pie, but these key lime bars are delicious! The crust is perfect and the filling is creamy and tart. I love the way the flavors balance each other out. I will definitely be making these again.


Krishna Bista
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These key lime bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the combination of the tart limes and the sweet crust. I will definitely be making these again.


JohnyBoy Riddels
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I've been making these key lime bars for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of tart and sweet, and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend them!


Kolby Mitchell
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I made these key lime bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Elli
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These key lime bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the tartness of the limes is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the crust. I love serving them with a dollop of whipped cream.


Silva Silva
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I was a little skeptical about making these key lime bars because I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie. But I was pleasantly surprised! These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Mr_ Inaam_
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I love how easy these key lime bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up whenever I have a craving for something sweet. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Dark9uls3
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These are the best key lime bars I've ever had! The crust is amazing and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Orichom Gilbert
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I've made these key lime bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I love that they're so easy to make, too.


Seth Laryea
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These key lime bars were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so delicious. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.