Key Lime Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 2 35

Servings:

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Method: Oven, Refrigerator

Our incredibly light and fluffy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are made with 7 real, simple ingredients and are perfect for any special occasion!

Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare a 9x13 pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring it folds over the sides to allow for easily removal of the bars.
Make Crust: Combine 4 cups vanilla wafers and 1 cup butter (melted) in a medium-sized bowl; use a fork to combine. Pour wafer mixture into the prepared pan. Spread out evenly and use your hands to press down firmly to create a crust. Place in oven, middle rack, and let bake 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. Set aside.
Make Filling: In a large mixing bowl, add softened 8 ounces cream cheese and 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. Use a whisk to combine until smooth (it's okay if there are still very small chunks of cream cheese). Add ⅓ cup fresh key lime juice and zest of 1 key lime. Whisk to combine. Use a large spatula to fold in 8 ounces cool whip gently - you don't want to stir or the cool whip will lose some of this volume.
Add Filling: Pour cool whip mixture on top of the crust. Spread out evenly.
Refrigerate: Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours - preferably overnight.
Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!

Dairy-Free: use sweetened condensed coconut milk, plant-based butter, dairy-free cream cheese alternative, and a dairy-free whipped topping.
Gluten-Free: you can sub gluten-free graham crackers for the vanilla wafers.
Storage: cover pan with foil and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For freezing, wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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