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Key Lime Dessert Bars

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If you’d told me about 5 years ago that I’d like key lime or lemon desserts, I would’ve politely called you a liar.   I was missing out and I feel like I have a lot of years to make up.  I have wrinkled my nose at desserts like these because I always thought of myself as a gal who was chocolate and vanilla loyal and wouldn’t like pucker power.  I am so sorry my beauties…

I call the edge piece!

The first time I tried Key Lime Pie was on Maui with a dessert flight and I was feeling adventurous so I ate the bite.  I almost wrestled my husband for the other half but wanted him to try it too.  From then on,  I vowed to try all things lemon, lime, passion fruit, etc.  I fell in love with passion fruit cream pie on that trip and I swear that 3 years later I’m still working it off.  I made this recipe the day before the hubby was going back to work because I knew if I had access to this whole thing I’d probably slam my face in it and eat it with my hands.  I mean, how can you resist that much shortbread goodness on your own?

Basically equal parts delicious shortbread and key lime filling. Yes please!

Spring is in full swing so it’s time for those bright flavors that give your tastebuds an awakening!  This is just the thing and will be a hit at Easter, BBQ’s, work potlucks or any excuse you can find to make it!

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I'm a long time cook/baker that makes food centric recipe videos to help the novice cook or welcome a seasoned cook that wants to focus on the food. I'm passionate about both Christmas and cooking. Once my baking gene gets activated in September, I want to bake all the things. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and come on into my kitchen!

35 Comments

  1. This looks amazing and perfect just in time for Easter weekend. I love Key Lime Pie and get it every time we go to our favorite Florida spot. There is nothing like it.

    Happy Easter/Passover weekend, my friend!!

    1. This tastes just like Key Lime Pie but that buttery shortbread crust gives it a dreamy bonus. If I weren’t already committed to two other desserts for Sunday, I’d make this too. Heck, I might just make it anyway for a secret stash! Happy Easter/Passover to you as well! <3

  2. These look absolutely heavenly! My husband adores key lime pie so I am going to surprise him with these little babies! Yum!

    Saw you on Saturday Shuffle!

    Melissa

    1. Then these will make your heart quite full! Chocolate who? (Okay maybe not but pretty darn close!)

  3. I love lime anything 🙂 This sounds fantastic and I’m definitely going to have to give it a try! Great job and thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go – I’ll be featuring you next week!

    1. Thanks so much Chas! I think you’re going to love them and if you’re not up for squeezing all of those key limes like I did (a bag and a half), I think the key lime juice they sell in the produce section would work fine!

  4. Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe at Celebrate Your Story! I will featuring this post tonight at 7:00 p.m. CST. Hope you will be sharing again! Hugs!

  5. These look AMAZING! I LOVE lemon bars, and your photos make these look just perfect! I’m here by way of the Celebrate Your Story, and we would love to have you join us at Homestyle Gathering!

  6. Love these ! Made them several times ! Soul d you recommend using passion fruit instead of key lime ? Thanks

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