These refreshing bars combine a sweet and salty pretzel crust with a zesty key lime filling. They’re perfect for serving at your next summer gathering.
Frozen key lime pie bars
Prep time: 20 minutes
Start to finish: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Makes: 16 servings
Crust:
1 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)
¾ cup pretzel twists, crushed into fine crumbs
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
Filling:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
3 Tbsp. finely grated lime zest, plus more for garnish
Directions:
- Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, pretzel crumbs and butter. Press in bottom of prepared baking pan.
- In a large, chilled bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, beat to stiff peaks and set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add condensed milk, key lime juice and lime zest until well blended. Gently fold in sweetened whipped cream.
- Spoon key lime mixture over graham cracker crust and spread evenly. Cover and freeze at least 3 hours, until set, or up to one week.
- Remove from freezer and let stand 5 minutes to soften slightly before cutting and serving. To serve, cut bars into 4 rows by 4 rows for 16 bars. Garnish with additional lime zest or key lime medallions, if desired.
