Calamansi Key Lime Pie Bars

Name: Calamansi Key Lime Pie Bars
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 125 g graham crackers; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lime zest; 5 egg yolks; 400 mL condensed milk; 120 mL lime juice; 60 mL calamansi juice; pinch of salt; 3 egg whites; 1 tsp calamansi juice; 1 tbsp calamansi zest; 1 cup powdered sugar

6 steps

Prep:3hCook:35min

Level up the classic key lime pie with calamansi. I've infused calamansi into the filling and the meringue to give this already great dessert another level of citrus-y goodness. You'll need about a 12-18 calamansi for this recipe.

Updated at: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:04:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories418 kcal (21%)

Total Fat14.9 g (21%)

Carbs64.6 g (25%)

Sugars54.3 g (60%)

Protein8.6 g (17%)

Sodium491.9 mg (25%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Step 1

Crush the graham crackers in a plastic bag then combine with melted butter, salt, and sugar.

graham crackers125g

butter4 Tbsp

sugar1 Tbsp

salt1 tsp

Step 2

Pack down into a parchment-lined 9" cake tin and bake at 350 F for 10-15 min until set and just golden.

Filling

Step 3

Combine lime zest, lime juice, calamansi juice, condensed milk, egg yolks, and salt. Whisk until fully combined and pour over the graham cracker crust.

condensed milk400ml

lime juice120 mL

calamansi juice60 mL

salt

egg yolks5

lime zest1 Tbsp

Step 4

Bake at 325 F until the sides are set but the centre is still slightly wobbly, about 15-20 min. Remove and cool at room temp for an hour, then transfer to the fridge until set, at least 2 hours.

Calamansi Meringue

Step 5

In a bowl with a electric hand mixer, beat egg whites with calamansi juice until foamy. Then gradually add in sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in the calamansi zest.