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Creamy Key Lime Coconut Bars

Creamy dessert bars with a coconut graham crust and tangy key lime filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.75 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking pan with parchment.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and bake until lightly golden.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add condensed milk, eggs, lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake until set.
  6. Cool completely, then refrigerate before slicing.

Notes

Chill fully before cutting for clean edges.