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Key Lime Pie Bars

Delicious key lime pie bars with Nilla wafer crust and whipped cream topping
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 squares

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 2 cups Nilla Wafer crumbs 250g
  • 5 tbsp melted butter unsalted

For the filling:

  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 22 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 14 oz can plus 3/4 cup from a second can
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice or replace 1/4 cup with clementine juice to mimic key limes

For the topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

For the crust:

  • Adjust oven rack to the middle and heat to 350. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper so it hangs over the sides to remove the bars when done.
  • Grind the Nilla wafers until crumbs and mix with the butter. Transfer to the pan, and press the crumbs into the bottom/sides of the pan.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Cool completely.

For the filling:

  • Whisk the egg yolks and zest by hand or in a mixer until fluffy and light in color.
  • Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the lime juice. Pour into the crust and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set but still has a little jiggle (145-150 degrees on instant read thermometer).
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes then put into the fridge to cool completely before adding the whipped cream topping.

For the topping:

  • Combine the sugar and cream and vanilla and whip to stiff peaks. Spread on top of the key lime custard and chill for 30 minutes. Remove from the pan by pulling the parchment paper out on both sides, and cut into squares. Store in the fridge.
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