Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars
These Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert bar made with a creamy, zesty filling on a buttery cookie crust, topped with a light whipped cream and a hint of lime zest.
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This recipe makes 16 bars, perfect for summer desserts, party treats, holiday baking, easy make-ahead desserts, and family-friendly sweets.
Serve it with Blueberry Fudge and Strawberry Fudge Squares that look great on your dessert table!
How to Make Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars
Ingredients you’ll need for the crust
Ingredients you’ll need for the filling
Ingredients you’ll need for the topping
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Mix the ground vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool.
5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, egg yolks, and lime juice until smooth.
6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
7. Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
8. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
9. Spread the whipped cream over the cooled bars and garnish with extra lime zest.
10. Slice into 16 bars and serve chilled.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- For extra flavor, add a little more lime zest to the filling.
- You can make these bars a day ahead, which makes them perfect for parties or holiday desserts.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies finely ground
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup lime juice
For the Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Extra lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix the ground vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, egg yolks, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the bars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cooled bars and garnish with extra lime zest.
- Slice into 16 bars and serve chilled.
