Description
Key Lime Crack is a tangy, sweet dessert bar featuring a crunchy graham cracker base topped with a creamy, lime-infused glaze and white chocolate chips. It delivers a bright zesty lime flavor perfectly balanced with sweetness and crunch, making it an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Lime Glaze
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh Key lime juice (or regular lime juice as substitute)
- Zest of 2 Key limes
Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by crushing graham crackers finely but not to powder—they should still retain some texture. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan to create an even, crunchy base layer.
- Mix the Lime Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, fresh Key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and glossy, forming a creamy, tangy glaze.
- Layer and Bake: Pour the lime glaze evenly over the graham cracker base. Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the edges turn golden and the glaze is set but still slightly gooey.
- Cool and Cut: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely to room temperature. Then chill in the refrigerator to firm up. After chilling, cut into small bars or squares for serving.
Notes
- Use fresh Key lime juice for the best bright flavor.
- Do not overbake; prevent dryness by baking until glaze is set but still gooey.
- Chill fully before cutting to help bars hold their shape.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Adjust white chocolate chip amount and lime zest according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg