Key Lime Cream Pie
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances creamy sweetness with zesty tang. This simple yet irresistible recipe features a luscious filling made from just four ingredients, including rich cream cheese and vibrant key lime juice, all nestled within a crunchy homemade graham cracker crust. Ideal for summer gatherings or special occasions, this pie is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Impress your friends and family with every slice that melts in your mouth while bringing a burst of tropical flavor to any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups ground graham crackers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press into an 8" – 9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest; mix until fully combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, then cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- For topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of the chilled pie before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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