Keto Key Lime Pie Bars

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1. Step 1Preheat oven to 175°C. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.Use: 1 ½ cups almond flour, ½ cup butter (melted), Pinch of salt
3. Step 3Press mixture firmly into baking dish to form an even crust. Bake 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Step 4In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetener until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.Use: 8 oz cheese, softened, 3 large eggs
5. Step 5Stir in lime juice, zest, heavy cream, and vanilla until fully combined.Use: ½ cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice), ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract
6. Step 6Pour filling over the baked crust and smooth the top.
7. Step 7Bake 20–25 minutes, until filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
8. Step 8Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
9. Step 9Garnish with lime zest or whipped cream before serving.