No-Bake Key Lime Pie Bars
These no-bake key lime pie bars layer a graham crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and whipped cream. Chill ahead for a bright, easy dessert!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, (about 10 to 12 sheets, crushed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (76 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (121 g) key lime juice, (about 12 to 13 key limes or 4 to 5 Persian limes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 cups (120 g) whipped cream, homemade or store-bought
- Lime zest, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
Crust
- Lightly coat an 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Stir the graham crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and lime zest until the mixture looks evenly moistened.
- Press the crumbs firmly into an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
Filling
- Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and vanilla until the filling is uniform and glossy.
- Spread it over the crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight, until set.
Topping
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled filling.
- Finish with lime zest and thin lime slices. Serve cold.