No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
User Reviews
5
No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
Description
The pie begins with a homemade graham cracker crust pressed into a pan using crushed crackers, melted butter, sugar, and salt. The filling is blended until smooth, combining softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh key lime juice for a balance of rich dairy and tart citrus. Cool Whip is folded into the filling to lighten the texture and add creaminess. Coloring can be added if desired to give a distinctive green tint.
The pie requires freezing for several hours to firm up since it does not bake. The final texture is creamy, cold, and smooth with a tangy lime flavor accented by the fresh lime zest garnish. It's served chilled and can be sliced after slight thawing for easier portions.
This recipe suits those wanting a fresh, citrus dessert without oven use. Bottled key lime juice can substitute fresh limes when unavailable. Coloring is optional and can be mixed to achieve desired shade.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust –
- 12 graham crackers crushed (about 1 ½ cups, whole
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Key Lime Pie Filling –
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- 3-5 drops Food Coloring if desired, lime green
- 8 ounce Cool Whip
- lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Set out a 9-inch pie pan and a food processor. Place the graham crackers in the food processor. Lock the lid into place and pulse into a fine crumb. Then add in the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine.
- Dump the graham cracker crumble into the pie pan. Use your hands to press it into an even layer over the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
- Wipe out the food processor bowl. Then add in the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice. Puree until smooth. (Add food coloring here if desired.)
- Remove the food processor blade. Scoop the Cool Whip into the lime mixture. Use a spatula to fold the Cool Whip into the mixture, until very smooth.
- Pour/scoop the filling into the pie crust. Then place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, undisturbed.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle fresh lime zest over the top, if desired. Cut into pieces while frozen. Let each piece sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes, then serve slightly softened.
Notes
- Bottled key lime juice can replace fresh key limes if fresh are hard to find, typically located in the baking or beverage section.
- If you want the characteristic green of key lime pie, mix one drop green with two drops yellow food coloring if lime green is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
