Key Lime Bars

Ingredients

Instructions

Crust

1 cup plus 2 1/2 tbls. graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
5 tbls. unsalted butter, melted

Filling

3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest, about 2 limes
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20)

Topping

1/4 cup heavy cream
2 key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons

Crust: Preheat oven to 350. Stir together crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8 inch square glass pan. bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Leave oven on.

Filling: Place egg yolks and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high speed until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, put in condensed milk in a steady stream, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat on high speed until thick, about 3 minutes. On low speed, add lime juice; mix until just combined. Pour filling ever the crust; spread evenly. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Beat cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks just form. Cut dessert into squares or rectangles. Garnish each with whipped cream and a slice of Key lime.

Can use regular lime (about 4)if key limes are not available.