Few things in life are better than pie eaten out of hand: Enter Key Lime Pie Bars.
All of the sweet and tart pucker of Key Lime Pie; none of the dirty plates.
Youll be glad you did.
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It has all the wonderful flavors of classic Florida Key Lime Pie with no need for a fork!
But if key lime anything is nowhere to be found, feel free to substitute with regular limes.
The final bars will be a little less tart, but perfectly delicious.
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If you prefer a meringue topping for your bars, use the leftover egg whites to makeswiss meringue.
Stick the bowl and whisk (or whisk attachment) in the freezer 20 minutes before whipping.
Whip by hand: I know, I know.
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Whipped cream will hold for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Enter the parchment sling.
Repeat warming and drying the blade as needed.
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Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
Press the parchment into the pan, creating a parchment sling.
Pulse a few times until you have fine crumbs.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together.
Pour the crumbs into the prepared baking dish and use your fingers to spread them in an even layer.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325F.
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Set 4 teaspoons aside for the filling and 1 teaspoon aside for the garnish.
Juice the limes to get 1 cup of lime juice.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until just set.
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it’s possible for you to test for doneness by gently shaking the panthe filling should jiggle slightly.
Return the pan to the cooling rack and let cool to room temperature.
Pour the heavy cream into a large, chilled mixing bowl.
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Once the cream starts to thicken, add the powdered sugar and salt.
Grab a chefs knife and fire off the blade under hot water for a few seconds.
Repeat warming and drying the blade as needed to cut the bars.
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Cut the bars into 8 pieces.
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