Crowd Size Key Lime Pie Bars

 Really easy and quick to make, but you do need to refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.

CROWD SIZE KEY LIME PIE BARS

(makes 40-45)

Ingredients:

*3 cups crushed graham crackers 

*3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

*4 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk

*2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 

*1 cup + 1/3 cup key lime juice

*2 tablespoons lime zet (optional)

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Spray a 13x18 inch tin or cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

~In a large bowl, mix 3 cups crushed graham crackers and 3/4 cup melted butter together until well incorporated.

~Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

~In a large mixing bowl,  cream 2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese, 4 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk, and 3/4 cup melted butter together.

~Stir in 1 cup + 1/3 cup key lime juice until well incorporated and mixture is smooth.

~Pour over graham cracker crust and gently smooth evenly over crust.

~Bake for 18-20 minutes.

~Remove from oven and sprinkle lime zest over top (optional).

~Allow to cool completely.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.