Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Pie, a classic dessert that combines the tangy zest of key limes with a creamy filling, all encased in a homemade graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress. Featuring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this luscious dessert captures the essence of sunny days. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with fresh lime zest or fruit, your Key Lime Cream Pie will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
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 crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into an 8'-9.5' pie pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sweetened condensed milk. Mix in key lime juice and zest.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for another 10 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg