ingredients!

the crust:
• 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
• 5 tbsps unsalted butter, melted

the filling:
• 3 egg yolks, room temp
• zest from 1 key lime
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup key lime juice
• pinch of salt

whipped cream:
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 2-3 tbsps powdered sugar

directions!
• preheat the oven to 350°F. line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
• to make the crust: combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until fully combined.
• press into the prepared pan, while going up the edges a little.
• bake for 10 minutes. remove and set aside while you make the filling.
• in a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks and zest on high speed with the whisk attachment on an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes.
• add the sweetened condensed milk and beat again on high speed for 1-2 minutes.
• stir in the lime juice and salt with a spatula until combined.
• pour the filling onto the crust and smooth out the top.
• bake for 10-15 minutes or until the center is mostly set, but with a slight jiggle.
• remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. then, refrigerate for at least 3 hours overnight.
• to make the whipped cream: add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. mix on medium speed until cream starts to thicken. continue mixing on medium to high speed until soft peaks form.
• spoon the whipped cream onto the bars, spread with an offset spatula.
• top with a little more lime zest and enjoy!