No-Bake Key Lime Pie
This no bake key lime pie recipe is so easy to put together. It has a nice balance of creamy sweetness and citrus tang. Make sure to make it plenty in advance because it takes a nice long chill time to set fully. You can also freeze it for an extra refreshing summer treat.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 sheets
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 7 Tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream very cold
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- In a 9″ pie plate, mix together the 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar and 7 Tablespoons melted butter.
- Press into the side and bottom of the dish to form a crust.
- For a completely no bake dessert, chill or freeze the crust to set. (If you prefer to set the crust in the oven, bake it at 375° F for about 7 minutes. Then remove and cool before making the filling.)
Key Lime Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 8 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy. Be sure to scrape down the side of the bowl a few times to avoid lumps.
- Add the 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, a little at a time. Mix well between additions to ensure a smooth finish.
- Add the ½ cup key lime juice and beat until well mixed.
- Spoon into prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill for at least two hours.
Whipped Cream
- Beat the 4 ounces cream cheese and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Slowly add the cold 1 cup heavy cream while still beating. Beat until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
- Spread or pipe over pie.
- Garnish with lime zest if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. The pie can be served frozen for an extra refreshing dessert or thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg
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