Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of No Bake Key Lime Pie, a perfect summer dessert that combines creamy tartness with a buttery graham cracker crust. This delightful pie comes together effortlessly, making it ideal for gatherings or simply enjoying at home. With vibrant green hues and a light, zesty flavor, each slice promises a tropical escape, no matter where you are.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh key lime juice (about 10 key limes)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, lightly sweetened
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together fresh key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour and chill: Spread the filling into the chilled crust and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Add toppings: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and generously spread or pipe over the pie.
- Slice and serve: Cut into wedges using a sharp knife dipped in hot water. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a chocolate twist, substitute graham crackers with crushed Oreo cookies. Adjust lime juice according to your taste preference for tartness. Leftover pie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.