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No bake key lime pie

Perfect year round pie with bright flavor and creamy silky texture, this no bake key lime pie is an all time favorite treat.
Prep Time30 mins
Chill time:4 hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 7 Tablespoons butter melted

For the filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 8oz block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime

Topping:

Optional:

  • More key lime zest or thinly slices key lime

Instructions

  • Make the Chantilly cream, cover and refrigerate.

Make the crust:

  • In a big bowl mix together graham crackers crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and mix well with a fork until crumbs are all moistened.
  • Pour mixture into a 10 inch glass pie plate and press firmly using a measuring cup into the bottom and sides of the pie dish.
  • Refrigerate until you are done with the filling.

Make the filling:

  • În a medium bowl using an electric beaters, beat heavy cream until stiff peak forms. Set aside.
  • In another bowl whip together cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice and zest until well mixed and creamy with no lumps.
  • Fold in whipped cream.
  • Take your pie crust out of the fridge.
  • Pour the creamy lime mixture in and refrigerate again for 4 hours or overnight.

Before serving:

  • Take both the pie and the Chantilly cream out.
  • Pipe the Chantilly cream in a decorative way on top of the pie.
  • Serve cold or frozen.

Notes

  • Time saving tips:
    • Use store bought graham cracker crust.
    • You can just spread the Chantilly cream over the pie and level with a spatula.
    • You can blend the cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice and zest in your blender then pour into a bowl.
  • Sometimes I like serving frozen pie slices, specially during summer, after dinner. Just let them defrost on the counter for 20 minutes or so to soften a bit.
  • You might end up with more filling store in your fridge and use as a fruit dip, or make mini key lime pie. Place in popsicle mold and freeze these are great as popsicles too.
  • Storage: Store tightly covered in your fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Variations:
    • Use lime or lemon instead of key lime.
    • Change up the crust flavor and use Nilla wafers or gingersnap cookies.
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Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg