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No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
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A refreshing and creamy no-bake key lime pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy key lime filling, and topped with whipped cream and lime zest—perfect for an easy, citrusy dessert without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 12 graham cracker sheets
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

Filling

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest (from 1 lime)
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice

For Serving

  • Whipped cream
  • Lime zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Place the graham crackers and brown sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely ground, about 1 minute. With the processor running, slowly pour in the melted butter and continue processing until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Transfer the crumb mixture to a deep 9-inch pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan, creating a uniform crust. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
  2. Whip the cream: In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Alternatively, use a hand mixer with beaters. Once whipped, transfer the cream to a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Make the filling: In the same stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, and lime zest. Beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully combined, scraping the bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the key lime juice, then increase the speed to medium and mix well.
  4. Fold in whipped cream: Remove the filling from the mixer and gently fold in the whipped cream by hand to maintain the light and airy texture of the filling.
  5. Assemble and chill: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing it into an even layer. Refrigerate the pie for at least 12 hours to set thoroughly.
  6. Serve: Before serving, top the pie with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest for garnish and extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh key lime juice for the most authentic tart flavor; if unavailable, regular lime juice works as a substitute but the taste will be milder.
  • For a firmer crust, you can add an extra tablespoon of melted butter before pressing it into the pie plate.
  • The pie must chill at least 12 hours to properly set, so plan ahead.
  • This pie is best served cold and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.
  • To make whipped cream topping: whip additional heavy cream with a touch of sugar until soft peaks form.

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