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Key Lime Pie Bars with Browned Butter Blondie Base

Key Lime Pie Bars with Browned Butter Blondie Base - A Citrusy Delight
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Zesty Key Lime Pie Bars with a golden browned butter blondie base and a creamy, tangy lime custard filling. Topped with silky whipped cream, these bite-sized bars offer bold citrus flavor and are perfect for gatherings or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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2 cups vanilla wafer cookies (250 g), finely ground
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest (6–7 key limes)
5 large egg yolks
22 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, combine ground vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and set
While the base is baking, prepare the Key Lime custard. In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks, lime zest, sweetened condensed milk, and freshly squeezed lime juice until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the warm blondie base
Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but overnight is ideal for best results
Prepare the whipped cream topping by beating the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Carefully spread the whipped cream over the chilled filling
Chill for another 30 minutes to set the topping before slicing into bars

Notes

For gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies for the blondie base
Whipped cream can be substituted with coconut cream for a vegan, tropical twist
Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month

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