Key Lime Pie Bars

By Leite's Culinaria

Ingredients

1 cup (3 1/2 oz) store-bought or homemade graham cracker crumbs
1 cup (3 oz) sweetened toasted coconut
6 tablespoons (3 oz) unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup (1 oz) finely ground almonds
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3 large egg yolks (at room temperature)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
Whipped cream (optional)

Prep Time30mins
Cook Time25mins
Servings16

Instructions

Make the crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine the crust ingredients and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand. Press mixture into an even layer in prepared pan. Bake until crust is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the filling

In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks on medium speed until they turn pale yellow and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.

Slowly whisk in sweetened condensed milk. Whisk for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in lime juice. Whisk until fully combined.

Pour mixture into cooled graham cracker crust. Bake until filling is set, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.