Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a refreshing dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings or any occasion. This easy-to-make pie features a luscious, creamy filling made from key lime juice and cream cheese, all nestled in a homemade graham cracker crust. Its tangy flavor is balanced with sweetness, making each bite a delightful experience. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can prepare this pie in advance and impress your family and friends. Top it with freshly whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence!
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 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into an 8" – 9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest; mix until well combined. Pour into cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes; cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- For topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the chilled pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 54mg