Description
Indulge in the tangy delight of Key Lime Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any celebration. These bars blend creamy cheesecake with the refreshing zest of key limes, creating a treat that’s both luscious and invigorating. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a make-ahead option for parties, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it a standout choice for dessert lovers. Serve them chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit, and watch as they become the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, vanilla, lime zest, eggs, lime juice, and flour until well blended.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for about 38-40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature for one hour before refrigerating for at least five hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg