Description
Indulge in the bright and tangy flavors of Key Lime Cream Pie, a classic dessert that captures the essence of summer. With its velvety filling made from fresh key lime juice and creamy goodness, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie is perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or hosting a summer picnic, this easy-to-make recipe promises to impress your guests with minimal effort. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with zesty lime, each slice offers a refreshing taste that will leave everyone coming back for more.
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 limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into an 8'-9.5' pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden brown; let cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until well combined. Pour into cooled crust.
- Bake pie for an additional 10 minutes; cool for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread on chilled pie just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pie)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg