No Bake Key Lime Pie
This no bake key lime pie is a breeze to make and so delicious. It has a thick graham cracker crust and a light, fluffy, creamy lime flavored filling. Each bite is sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 718kcal
Equipment
- food processor
- Electric mixer
- 10 inch pie plate
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs about 2 sleeves
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted, 1 stick
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese 3 blocks, softened to room temperature
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime zest
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, 1 tub
Toppings:
- whipped cream
- lime zest
Instructions
- Spray a 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside. Add the graham crackers into the food processor or high speed blender and pulse until you get fine crumbs.1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Transfer the crumbs into a small mixing bowl and then combine with the sugar and salt.2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.½ cup unsalted butter
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pie pan. Place the crust into the freezer for at least 10 minutes to set while making the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer on medium high speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.24 ounces cream cheese
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest and beat until well combined.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ¾ cup lime juice, 1 Tablespoon fresh lime zest
- With a rubber spatula, fold in the thawed whipped topping.8 ounces whipped topping
- Remove the pie crust from the freezer and then pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Spread evenly with an icing spatula. Go back and forth, lightly pressing down to remove any air pockets.
- Place the pie into the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will allow the filling to set and hold its shape when cutting. It will also give the flavors time to blend together.
- When ready to serve, pipe with whipped cream and garnish with fresh lime slices and fresh grated lime zest. Slice and Serve.whipped cream, lime zest
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1662IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 1mg