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Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

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Bright, tangy, and luxuriously creamy, these Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are a sunny twist on a favorite dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 12 full-sheet graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • Optional for garnish: whipped cream and lime slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make the crust by grinding the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with the sugar and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer. Prebake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk until the batter is smooth. Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the lime filling over the prebaked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the filling is set with a slightly jiggly center.
  5. Cool the pan at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours until fully set. Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.

Notes

Chill thoroughly before cutting for neat squares and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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