Description
Experience a burst of sunshine in every bite with these Key Lime Pie Bars! Featuring a rich, buttery blondie base topped with a creamy key lime layer, this dessert perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Ideal for any occasion, whether it?s a summer picnic or a cozy family gathering, these bars will leave everyone smiling and asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with both sugars until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, then gradually add flour until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is soft.
- For the topping, mix condensed milk with lime juice and zest, then pour over cooled blondies and spread evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg