Description
Indulge in the creamy bliss of Key Lime Cream Pie, a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a rich, velvety filling. This delightful treat features a homemade graham cracker crust that adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. Ideal for summer barbecues, birthday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this pie is sure to impress friends and family alike. Its bright flavor and smooth texture make every slice feel like a taste of sunshine, making it a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix ground graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into an 8" – 9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest; mix until creamy. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg