Key Lime Dessert Squares Recipe

Name: Key Lime Dessert Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: CRUST; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 19 1/4 ounces white cake mix; 1/2 cup butter, melted; FILLING; 3 egg yolks; 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 2/3 cup lime juice; 1 drop green food coloring; 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed; 8 lime slices, for garnish

Servings: persons

CRUST
1/2 cup chopped pecans
19 1/4 ounces white cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING
3 egg yolks
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup lime juice
1 drop green food coloring
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 lime slices, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350*.
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FOR CRUST:.
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Spread pecans in shallow baking pan --
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Bake 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
5
Combine pecans, cake mix and melted butter.
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Stir until crumbs form, spread in bottom of ungreased 13x9x2 pan.Press lightly.
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FOR FILLING:.
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Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and food coloring, if desired, in medium bowl.
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Stir until well blended.
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Spread over crust.
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Bake at 350*.for 15 minutes.or until set.
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Cool 15 minutes.
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Refrigerate until chilled.about 2 hours.
14
To serve, cut into squares.
15
Top with dollops of whipped topping and lime slices, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 19 1/4 ounces white cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Dessert Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Dessert Squares

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