Keylime Squares

Name: Keylime Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, melted; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch; 1 can (300 mL) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk Original Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1 egg; grated zest of 1 lime; 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Serves 9

Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, melted
3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar
2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
1 can (300 mL) Original or Low Fat Eagle Brand^® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 egg
grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice

Original Sweetened Condensed Milk

Directions

Step 1:

Mix together crumbs, 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar, and butter until well combined. Press onto bottom and up sides of a parchment paper-lined 9" x 9" (2 L) baking pan. Place in refrigerator or freezer to firm.

Step 2:

In medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in Eagle Brand, then the egg. Add the lime zest and lime juice; stir just until combined. Take crust from refrigerator and immediately pour filling overtop.

Step 3:

Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven 25 minutes or until the edges look firm, but centre is still slightly unset. Cool completely. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight. Cut into bars. Serve chilled with whipped cream, berries, or as desired.

Tip

Key limes are available from early winter to late summer months. You can also use regular limes.