Key Lime Pie Bars
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Key Lime Pie is a classic dessert, but have you ever had it in bar form? These Key Lime Pie Bars have a traditional custard filling, served atop a gluten-free crust.
Want more gluten free desserts? If you're craving something chocolatey, whip up a batch of Chocolate Banana Bars with Almond Butter. If you're feeling peachy, make some Peach Cheesecake Blondies.
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ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups gluten free graham cracker crumbs (12 large graham crackers)
- 2 tablespoons ground walnuts
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3 room temperature egg yolks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
Method
Step 1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8x8 square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Make sure all the crumbs are moistened. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, leave the oven on.
Step 3
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the yolks for 2 minutes. Add the condensed milk and continue to whisk for another 2 minutes. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides, add the lime zest. With the mixer on low, drizzle in the lime juice, let the mixer run for 2 minutes once added. The pie mixture will be slightly thicker when done. Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and ideally overnight. Slice and serve chilled.