Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust Recipe

Tangy, sweet, and utterly irresistible! These Key Lime Bars, inspired by Cook's Illustrated, boast a crunchy animal cracker crust and a creamy, bright key lime filling that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Get ready for the most amazing key lime bars you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 190.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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How to Make Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Crush animal crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed animal crackers with melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, whisk together the key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the key lime mixture over the baked crust.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is just set. The edges will be set, but the center might still jiggle slightly.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to fully set.
  8. Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust?

Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust?

Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust has approximately 190.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust?

The key ingredients for Key Lime Bars With Animal Cracker Crust are Animal Crackers, Light Brown Sugar, Table Salt, Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Lime Zest. See the full list with measurements above.

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