Description
Indulge in a slice of Key Lime Cream Pie, a refreshing dessert that beautifully marries the zesty tang of key limes with a creamy filling, all nestled in a graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests, this easy-to-make pie comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The rich, velvety texture topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with lime zest is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Whether served chilled at a gathering or as a sweet treat after dinner, this Key Lime Cream Pie is the epitome of summer bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Combine ground graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake again for 10 minutes, then cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top the chilled pie with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg