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Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

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Rather than fussing with making a pie, try out these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars that has the right combination of sweet and tart.

Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe - Just the right combo of sweet and tart

Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

This summer, I’ve been hitting on some favorites with a twist!

And I think it’s time for one more.

Key Lime Pie is a serious weakness of mine.

If I see it on a menu, it’s hard to say no.

Seriously… I have no will power when it comes to Key Lime Pie.

If you love the combo of sweet and tart like I do, you’re going to crave these easy key lime pie bars!

Ingredients:

Key Lime Pie Bars Ingredients

  • 1 box Pillsbury Key Lime cake mix
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 3 Tablespoons butter – room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1-2 drops green food coloring
  • Garnish- whipped topping and maraschino cherries

Key Lime Pie Bars FB

Directions for Easy Key Lime Pie Bars:

Step 1:  Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2:  Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non stick coating spray. Set aside.

Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, add the cake mix, stick of butter and one egg.

Make sure the butter is softened or the mix will be lumpy.

Mix until well incorporated.

Step 4: Press the cake batter mixture into the 9 X 13 pan. This will be the crust for the pie bars.

Key Lime Pie Bars Process 2

Step 5: In a medium mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and 3 Tablespoons of butter.

With an electric mixer on medium speed, add the lime juice and beat for one minute.

Step 6: Add the cream cheese and food coloring and beat on medium speed for an additional minute.

Step 7: Scoop out 1 cup of the icing to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 8: Add 2 eggs to the remaining icing and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Key Lime Pie Bars Proces 4

Step 9: Pour on top of the crust and bake for 28-30 minutes.

Step 10: Allow bars to cool for 30 minutes before spreading the reserved cup of icing on top.

Step 11: Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and a cherry (optional). The perfect easy key lime pie bars!

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Yield: 12

Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

Easy Key Lime Pie Bars

Rather than fussing with making a pie, try out these Easy Key Lime Pie Bars that has the right combination of sweet and tart.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Inactive Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Pillsbury Key Lime cake mix
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 3 Tablespoons butter - room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1-2 drops green food coloring
  • Garnish- whipped topping and maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non stick coating spray. Set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, add the cake mix, stick of butter and one egg. (Make sure the butter is softened or the mix will be lumpy). Mix until well incorporated.
  4. Press the cake batter mixture into the 9 X 13 pan. This will be the crust for the pie bars.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and 3 Tablespoons of butter. With an electric mixer on medium speed, add the lime juice and beat for one minute.
  6. Add the cream cheese and food coloring and beat on medium speed for an additional minute.
  7. Scoop out 1 cup of the icing to a small bowl and set aside.
  8. Add 2 eggs to the remaining icing and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  9. Pour on top of the crust and bake for 28-30 minutes.
  10. Allow bars to cool for 30 minutes before spreading the reserved cup of icing on top.
  11. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and a cherry (optional).

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 125mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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Cuisine: American

 

 

Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    I love key limes – the perfect little citrus treat!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!

    Reply

  8. Amy says

    Key lime pie anything is a favorite of mine. I’m always excited when I find something that is a variation from what I have already had. I can’t wait to try these bars. Thank you for sharing on Happiness is Homemade link party. Shared and pinned.

    Reply

  12. sizzlesue15 says

    Now these bars look too good to eat! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #overthemoon link party. I’ve shared on social media. Have a great week and see you next week.
    Sue
    Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond

    Reply

  13. Miz Helen says

    I just pinned your amazing Key Lime Pie Bars, can’t wait to try these! Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

  15. Miz Helen says

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

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