Key Lime Bars

Key Lime Bars

Ingredients:
Base
* 2 cups graham crumbs
* 5 tablespoons butter, melted
* 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Key Lime Pie Filling
* 1 tablespoons lime zest, packed (6–7 key limes)
* 5 large egg yolks
* 59 ml sweetened condensed milk
* 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Whipped Cream Topping
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
 
Directions:
Base:
* Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
* Line the bottom and sides of an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
* Mix together graham crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
* Press the cookie mixture evening in the pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
* Remove from the oven. Set aside and let cool for 30 minutes.

For Key Lime Pie Filling
* With a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks and zest on medium for 4-5 minutes, until the eggs lighten in color and thicken in texture.
* Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to beat on medium for another 3 minutes.
* Whisk in the lime juice.
* Pour the filling on top of the base and bake for 15-17 minutes.
* Remove from the oven and let it cool on the counter for 30 minutes.
* Once cooled, place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.

For Whipped Cream Topping
* With a hand mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and sugar until firm peaks form.
* Remove from the mixer and finish mixing by hand with a whisk. Do not over mix.
* Spread the whipped cream on top of the key lime custard.
* Chill for 20 minutes before slicing. 

Enjoy!

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