Key Lime Pie Bars

With a creamy filling that is both tart and sweet and a coconut graham cracker crust, these Key Lime Pie Bars are the definition of summer in one perfect bite! These bars are easy to make and a great alternative to a traditional key lime pie.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 27

Servings bars

Ingredients

For the crust

1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers about 2/3 of a sleeve
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅓ cup butter melted
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

For the filling

3 cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest

Instructions

For the Crust

Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, coconut and sugar; add butter and blend well. Press onto the prepared pan.
Bake for 8 minutes; cool on wire rack.

For the Filling

In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill thoroughly before serving, at least 2-4 hours. Cut into 16 bars; garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

Notes

If using a 9x9-inch pan, bake the filling for 5 to 8 minutes.
I use Nellie & Joe's key lime juice when I cannot find fresh key limes.