When Life Gives You Limes: Make Key Lime Pie Bars
These Key Lime Pie Bars are basically summer in dessert form—tangy, creamy, cool, and juuust the right amount of sweet. Oh, and guess what? They're refined sugar-free, which means you can eat two and still feel like a responsible adult. We’re talking zesty lime, dreamy condensed coconut milk, a buttery (but sugar-conscious!) crust, and that perfect whipped cream finish.
They're low-key fancy but super easy to make. Which is exactly how we like to live around here.
What You’ll Need:
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (use a no-added-sugar brand like Nabisco Original, or get wild and sub crushed grain-free cookies)
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (optional – for a touch of sweetness and structure)
Filling:
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2 (14-ounce) cans unsweetened condensed coconut milk
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup fresh key lime juice (yes, fresh. It's worth it.)
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Zest of 2 limes
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
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Fresh whipped cream
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Extra lime zest or lime slices for garnish
How to Make Them:
1. Prep Like a Pro:
Line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper (for easy lift-out magic). Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Crust Party:
Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and coconut sugar or maple syrup (if you’re using it) in a bowl until it looks like damp beach sand. Press it evenly and firmly into your pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until it’s golden and smells like victory.
Let it cool slightly. Reduce oven temp to 325°F.
3. Filling Time:
Whisk together the softened cream cheese and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in the condensed coconut milk, lime juice, zest, and vanilla. (Taste it. You’ll smile.)
Pour the mixture over the crust and gently smooth it out.
4. Bake It Till You Jiggle:
Bake at 325°F for 15–18 minutes, just until the center has a slight jiggle in the middle. Not full-on dance party—just a calm little shimmy.
5. Chill Mode Activated:
Let the bars cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Overnight is best—if you can wait that long.
6. Top It Like It’s Hot:
Slice into bars, add a dollop (or a swirl) of whipped cream, garnish with zest or lime slices, and serve cold. Cue the “OMG these are amazing” comments.
Whether you're making these for a picnic, a treat-yourself Tuesday, or just because you need a dessert that feels like a beach vacation, these Key Lime Pie Bars have your back.
And as always, we take pride in our process, our facility, our team, our products, and our mission to give back.
We bake integrity into everything we do.