No Bake Key Lime Pie
Deliciously smooth no bake key lime pie made from scratch with simple ingredients.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 508kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Key Lime Pie Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 OZ cream cheese softened
- ½ cup key lime juice can substitute for limes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest can substitute for limes
- 10 OZ sweetened condensed milk
- Cool Whip - for garnish
Instructions
Prepapre the Graham Cracker Crust
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs and the granulated sugar.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir so that all of the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the crumbs evenly onto bottom of the pie dish and up the sides. The bottom of a measuring cup is great for evenly spreading the crumbs.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before filling.
Prepare the Key Lime Filling
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks are formed.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, key lime juice, and zest.
- Gently fold the heavy cream into the key lime mixture and spread the filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before topping with whipped cream and limes.
Notes
Limes are more readibly available than key limes and they make a great subsitute in key lime desserts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg
