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Key Lime Pie Bars

These are the easiest creamy slices of Key Lime Pie that you'll ever find. Made with fresh key limes and a crispy vanilla wafer crust, you'll be making these all day everyday. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bar, key lime, key lime pie, key lime pie bars, pie bars, pie crust
Author: Sarah Crawford

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut toasted
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 7 Tbsp butter melted
  • 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 (14-oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup fresh key lime juice
  • 1 (8-oz) carton frozen whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to extend over sides.
  • Combine coconut, nuts, and brown sugar in a large food processor. Pulse until mixture is fine.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in vanilla wafers. Stir in melted butter; press into bottom of prepared pan; bake 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl on high speed using a hand-held mixer until smooth; beat in condensed milk, eggs, egg yolks, and lime juice until smooth; pour into crust.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until center is set. Let cool 1 hour.
  • Cover and refrigeratre at least 4 hours or up to 4 days. Spread with whipped topping and garnish with lime zest, if desired.