Frozen Key Lime Bars

This cool, refreshing dessert is a wonderful palate cleanser, making it a perfect ending to a rich, flavorful meal. Cut into small squares, they’re easy to enjoy while mingling.


Serves 8  Prep Time 30 minutes  Setting Time 4 to 6 hours

For the crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar

For the filling
1 (225-gram) bar cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons fresh milk
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest

1  Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and sugar. Mix well and press firmly at the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan lined with aluminum foil. Chill for 1 hour.

2  For the filling, beat cream cheese for a minute. Add condensed milk and continue beating for 5 minutes.

3  Add lime juice and zest. Mix well and beat until smooth.

4  Sprinkle gelatin on milk and let sit for 3 minutes. Dissolve gelatin over low heat. Add to cream cheese mixture while still hot.  Continue beating until well blended.

5  Pour onto crumb-lined pan and freeze for 4 to 6 hours until set. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.


Liming tip To extract the juice of a lime more easily, microwave the lime for 5 seconds on high then roll on a flat surface right before squeezing.

Photography by Kai Huang | Food Preparation by Rachelle Santos |  Prop Styling by Cleone Baradas

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