Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Key Lime Cream Pie, a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With just four simple ingredients, this creamy pie elegantly balances the tangy flavor of key limes with a luscious filling, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Ideal for summer barbecues or holiday dinners, this pie can be prepared in advance, allowing you to spend more time with your guests. Each slice is topped with light whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. Perfectly cool and refreshing, it’s a must-try for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from limes
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into an 8" – 9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until creamy.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- For topping, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; spread over pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg