What’s the difference between key limes and regular limes?
Key limes are smaller and contain more seeds than regular limes. It takes about 20 key limes to produce 1/2 cup or more of juice.
The main difference is the flavor. Key limes are aromatic with a special flavor that’s tart and floral.
How do I know when my key lime bars are done?
The bars are done when the filling is completely set. Move the pan gently back and forth — the filling should not “wiggle”.
Do not over bake as this will result in the filling cracking.
Why did the top of my bars turn white?
This is a result of the eggs rising to the surface. This is normal, and the powdered sugar will hide it!
How do you cut key lime bars cleanly?
The most important thing is to make sure that the bars have cooled completely, and cut before dusting them with powdered sugar.
Use a very sharp knife, wiping the knife clean in between slices.
Recipe notes
Pro tip: Place the butter and eggs on the counter to come to room temperature up to 30 minutes in advance. Cutting the butter into small pieces and placing the eggs in warm water will speed up the process.
Bars should be cooled completely at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Refrigerate leftover key lime bars in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
One bag of key limes contains about 20 limes, which yields a minimum of 1/2 cup key lime juice. Juice the key limes up to 2 days in advance and or freeze it until you’re ready to make the bars.
You can easily substitute the key lime juice with any type of citrus juice. Lemon, orange, blood orange or grapefruit are all great options.
Key Lime Bars
SERVINGS: 9 BARS PREP TIME: 15MINUTES MINSCOOK TIME: 50MINUTES MINSTOTAL TIME: 1HOUR HR 5MINUTES MINS
Key Lime Bars are an easy key lime bar recipe with a buttery, flakey crust topped with a sweet, tangy key lime filling and powdered sugar!
Ingredients
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