Use fresh-squeezed Key lime juice if Key limes are in season.

If not, bottled Key lime juice works well.

A 1-to-1 mixture of regular lime juice and lemon juice will give you a similar floral flavor.

a recipe photo of the Key Lime Pie–Inspired Cheesecake Bars

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Line a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on 2 sides.

Process graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground, about 15 seconds.

Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl.

the ingredients to make the Key Lime Pie–Inspired Cheesecake Bars

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Add sugar, butter and salt; stir to coat until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Transfer to the prepared baking pan; press evenly into the bottom of the pan.

Bake until fragrant and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

a photo of the crust for the cheesecake bars

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Let cool while preparing filling.

Reduce oven temperature to 300F.

Rinse and dry the food processor bowl.

a photo of the wet ingredients in the food processor

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Process cream cheese until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add skyr; process until combined, about 20 seconds.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, pulsing between each addition until just combined.

a photo of the cheesecake mixture being poured into the crust

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Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust.

Bake until just set but still slightly jiggly, about 40 minutes.

Let cool for 1 hour.

Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.

Cut into 15 (2 1/2-by-2 3/4-inch) bars.

Garnish with lime zest and lime slices, if desired.