Irresistible White Chocolate Key Lime Bars
Delicious bars that combine creamy white chocolate with tangy key lime for a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingrédients
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cups cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, eggs, cream cheese, key lime juice, zest, and white chocolate chips.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Base
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
Prepare the Filling
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add Key Lime Juice and Zest
- Mix in key lime juice and zest until well blended.
Combine with the Crust
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
Bake the Bars
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is set. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Allow to Cool Completely
- Let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
Melt White Chocolate
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals.
Pour White Chocolate Over Bars
- Spread the melted white chocolate over the cooled bars.
Chill and Serve
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bars can be frozen for up to three months.