Irresistible White Chocolate Key Lime Bars
A creamy and refreshing dessert with the perfect balance of sweet white chocolate and tart key lime, all on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with gluten-free crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsweetened butter, melted
- 0.25 cups sugar
For the filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 0.5 cups cream cheese, softened Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
- 0.5 cups key lime juice Fresh key lime juice recommended
- 1 cups white chocolate chips Can substitute with dark chocolate
- 2 zest of key limes
- as needed lime slices for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and soften the cream cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
Prepare the crust
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Make the filling
- In a separate bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until smooth.
- Slowly stir in key lime juice until fully incorporated.
Bake the Bars
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for about 20 minutes until edges are set.
Cool and Finish
- Let the bars cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Stir lime zest into melted white chocolate and pour over cooled bars, smoothing it out.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Bars can be frozen for longer storage.