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Key Lime Bars
I never have been into lemon bars. I like them, but they aren’t anything amazing to me. Lime is much more up my alley. Awhile back I decided to play around with the idea of a lime bar. I loooove a yummy graham cracker crust and I love crumbles on top of things so I decided to give it a whirl. Hubby thought there was too much crumble on top, but like I said, I love it! The graham bottom and crumble were all buttery and delicious while the filling is creamy and has that lime zip to it. A for sure must before the summer weather is gone forever!
Also, if you happen to have a favorite lemon bar do share because I would love to find a yummy version!
What Is the Difference Between Key Lime and Regular Lime?
Key limes are smaller than the standard Persian limes and have thin, leathery skin.
Key limes are tart, sharp and incredibly sour, even more so than other limes.
Can You Use Regular Limes Instead of Key Limes?
If you cannot find Key limes, you can substitute regular limes in recipes.
Or, you can substitute a combination of regular fresh lime juice and fresh lemon juice in equal proportions.
What Can You Substitute For Sweetened Condensed Milk?
You can substitute 1 can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk with ½ cup of evaporated milk plus 1 cup of sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Key Lime Bars
Key Lime Crumble Bars
Ingredients
- 1 Can Milk, Sweetened Condensed
- 1/2 Cup Lime Juice, Fresh
- Zest of 1 lime
- 3/4 Cup Flour
- 1/8 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 18 Graham Crackers, crushed fine
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Butter, melted
Instructions
To Make the Filling
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and zest(leave out the zest if you want a milder lime taste)1 Can Milk, 1/2 Cup Lime Juice, Zest of 1 lime
To Make the Bars
- Heat oven to 375.
- Combine flour, sugars, graham crumbs, salt and baking powder.3/4 Cup Flour, 1/8 Cup Sugar, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, 18 Graham Crackers, 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Stir in the melted butter.1/2 Cup Butter
- Press half into an 8x8 or 9x9" greased baking dish.
- Pour milk mixture on top and sprinkle remaining crumbs on the filling.
- Bake 25 min or until the top begins to turn golden.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How do I print a copy of a recipe from this site? I would love to print the Yummy Lime Bar recipe, but can’t seem to figure out how?
Looks delicious Carri, Cade is crazy the crumbs look scrumptious.
Can there be too many crumbs on top?!! Not!
These look like the best lime bars I have ever seen. I had to get a new computer so I don't have my printer hooked up, I am going to have to hand write this scrumptious recipe.
I am so glad you mentioned the Women's Expo as we are Oremites too, I want to make it to it, but we have Tuahcahn tickets for Friday and Stake Conference Saturday, maybe I could squeeze it in in the afternoon. Thanks for the heads up on that.
Yum yum for Sunday dinner or Labor Day!
I am a huge fan of limes and lemons and your lime bars look fab! It reminds me of a chocolate bar I make, but never thought to change it up. Need to try this one! Joni
I bet they are tasty and refreshing
Your lime bars are sure worth a try.I saw your blog from the foodie blog roll and I like what you have here.if you won't mind I'd love to guide Foodista readers to this post.Just add the foodista widget to the end of this post and it's all set, Thanks!
Im not a fan of lemons or limes, but your bars sure looks yummy! I loved the crumbs on top.