Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Key Lime Cream Pie, a classic dessert that harmoniously blends sweet and tangy flavors. This delightful pie features a velvety 4-ingredient filling made with fresh key lime juice and cream cheese, all nestled in a buttery homemade graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With its creamy texture and zesty profile, each bite is a refreshing treat that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into an 8-inch pie pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until well combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for another 10 minutes. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- For topping: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread over the chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg