White Chocolate Key Lime Bars
These White Chocolate Key Lime Bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, featuring a rich creamy filling made with fresh key lime juice and white chocolate on a crumbly graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free option.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups cream cheese, softened Ensure it is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 0.5 cups fresh key lime juice Regular limes can be used, but flavor may vary.
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 cups white chocolate chips Can be replaced with dairy-free white chocolate for a vegan option.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until coated and press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden and firm. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Making the Filling
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes of whisking.
- Add the key lime juice and zest, mixing until well blended.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake the assembled dish for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and jiggles slightly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow cooling completely at room temperature.
Topping
- While the bars cool, melt the white chocolate chips until smooth.
- Once cooled, pour the melted white chocolate over the top and spread it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set completely.
Serving
- Slice into bars and serve chilled. Optionally, serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.