Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a timeless dessert that perfectly balances tangy key lime flavor with a velvety filling, all nestled in a homemade graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie is ideal for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or any occasion when you wish to impress your guests. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, this creamy treat captures the essence of sunny days. Topped with fresh whipped cream and garnished with lime zest, each slice promises to be a crowd-pleaser, making it the perfect addition to your dessert table.
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 oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into an 8'-9.5' pie pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk, then add key lime juice and zest.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg