Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a classic dessert that perfectly balances tangy lime flavor with a creamy filling, all nestled in a homemade graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie is ideal for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want to impress guests with a sweet treat. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a luscious dessert that embodies the essence of sunny days. Topped with fresh whipped cream and garnished with lime zest or fruit, this Key Lime Cream Pie is sure to be a hit at your next celebration.
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). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into an 8'-9.5' pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; top the chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (118g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg