Description
A zesty, no-bake dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, tangy key lime juice, and a creamy filling of sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese. Perfect for summer, it offers a vibrant contrast of sweet and tart flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup key lime juice
8 oz whipped cream
Key lime slices for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust
Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while preparing the filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined
Stir in key lime juice
Fold in whipped cream gently
Pour the filling into the chilled crust
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set
Serve chilled with key lime slices on top
Notes
Use fresh-lime juice for optimal flavor
For a gluten-free option, substitute with crushed gluten-free graham crackers
Serve in a chilled pie dish for extra stability
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8th of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg