Comments on: Just Don’t Call Them Key Lime Squares

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:42:30 +0000

Question: I am interested in making these but were they difficult to remove from the pan without messing up? Did the crust get stuck to pan at all? I’d like to make them for a party and i want the presentation to be perfect. Perfect squares..oops i mean bars (in a perfect square shape)

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:32:13 +0000

Oh, one more thing….. try it with ginger snaps instead of graham crackers for the crust. D-Licious!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:29:41 +0000

These look wonderful, but key limes are yellow, not green. I think you used regular limes. Either way, they look great. And since I have a bag of limes on my kitchen counter, I think I will try your “not-key-lime” bars this weekend!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:06:39 +0000

These are INCREDIBLE bars!
I was looking for a special Jimmy Buffett inspired dessert to make for our pre-concert tailgaiting at Alpine Valley and these were a HUGE hit! The freshly squeezed key lime juice is definitely worth the time and effort. Born and raised in Minnesota (and sadly transplanted in the Land of Cheeseheads) I know an excellent BAR when I taste one! Thanks for the recipe!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:17:12 +0000

It was great!!! Thanks again for the post!
Made a double recipe for the party and had to squeeze 2 bags of limes… good thing my husband came to help and used garlic press to make things go faster. Grinded all the crackers – didn’t see the need in the texture… Hope everybody will enjoy the bars as my big noisy family did

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:02:55 +0000

I made these and loved them. Thanks for posting this recipe!

By: Kate the Librarian

Kate the Librarian — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:17:46 +0000

Sorry this is rather post-dated, BUT after making these, I just had to comment! These were FANTASTIC. My husband has almost eaten the whole pan of these and is already asking me to make them for his office’s potluck later on this month. I did committ one sin and used regular lime juice. I know many have said juicing 23 key limes is worth it, but I suffer from laziness and juicing 7 regular limes was enough for me. Still fantastic. Thanks for a great recipe!!!

PS- I also confirm that we say “bars” here in New England. A square is a shape, not a tasty treat. Period.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:21:16 +0000

My youngest son will love these! He always orders key lime pie for dessert when we dine out.

Just discovered your blog. What a terrific find! Can’t wait to try some of your recipes for Easter.

By: Lin

Lin — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:45:05 +0000

My daughter and I love the movie “Drop-Dead Gorgeous”. If you haven’t seen it, rent it. It is Minnesota-based and one of the things they talk about is “coffee and bars”. We love the accents, and it is a funny flick!
Those bars look yummy, hope I can find 23 key limes!

By: Kristin at The Kitchen Sink

Kristin at The Kitchen Sink — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:22:32 +0000

Lisa: No, it’s finely ground graham crumbs (as opposed to the ground graham crumbs in the first step). I am assuming that this is a texture thing. I would grind up all the crumbs at once, reserve 2 1/2 tablespoons and grind those up a little finer.