Description
Indulge in the delicious fusion of tangy key lime and creamy cheesecake with these Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious key lime cheesecake filling. Each bite delivers a refreshing burst of citrus flavor balanced by smooth creaminess, making them an instant favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, key lime juice, zest, and remaining sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg