Lime Bars Graham Crust (Printable)

Creamy lime filling over a buttery graham cracker crust offers a refreshing citrus dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Lime Filling

05 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
06 - 4 large egg yolks
07 - ½ cup fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tbsp lime zest

→ Topping

09 - ½ cup heavy cream
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - Lime zest for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
03 - Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour the lime filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes until the filling is just set and barely jiggles in the center.
07 - Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully chilled.
08 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled bars and garnish with lime zest.
09 - Lift bars out of the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The buttery graham cracker crust balances the bright lime filling perfectly
  • They come together quickly but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen
  • The creamy texture melts in your mouth while the tang wakes up your palate
02 -
  • Overbaking causes the filling to crack and become grainy instead of smooth
  • The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven
  • Cutting them cold gives the cleanest edges and neatest squares
03 -
  • Key limes make an incredibly fragrant variation if you can find them
  • A pinch of sea salt in the crust enhances all the flavors

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