Creamy No-Bake Key Lime Pie
A refreshing and easy no-bake key lime pie with a creamy filling and crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for summer desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full crackers, crushed finely)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice (about 20–25 key limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: extra lime zest or thin lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until evenly coated and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add sweetened condensed milk, mixing continuously. Add fresh key lime juice and lime zest, mixing until slightly thickened. Chill if too runny.
- Assemble the pie: Pour filling into chilled crust, spread evenly, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the topping: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the set pie and garnish with extra lime zest or lime slices.
- Serve: Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean edges. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
Softening cream cheese is crucial for smooth texture. Chill the pie for at least 3 hours for best slicing. Use cold bowls and beaters for whipping cream. Fresh key lime juice is preferred for best flavor. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 5
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