Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a summer dessert that perfectly balances creamy sweetness with zesty lime flavor. This easy-to-make treat features a luscious filling made from sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, and fresh key lime juice, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Ideal for family gatherings, picnics, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth at home, this pie can be prepared in advance, making it perfect for busy hosts. Top it with fluffy whipped cream and enjoy a slice of sunshine any time of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) 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
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into an 8" – 9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest; mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 10 minutes. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- For the topping, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg