Key Lime Cream Pie

Key Lime Cream Pie is the epitome of a refreshing dessert, offering a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors that dance on your palate. Its creamy filling, made with simple ingredients, is perfectly nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or celebrating a holiday gathering, this pie is an ideal choice that can be prepared in advance to enhance its flavors. With just four main ingredients for the filling, this easy recipe will impress both novice and seasoned bakers alike.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: Use fresh key limes for optimal flavor. Chill the pie thoroughly to ensure proper setting. Customize toppings with fresh fruit or toasted coconut. Servings: Serves 8 Calories: 300kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

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
Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Mix ground graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into a pie pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
Blend cream cheese until smooth; mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest.
Pour filling into the cooled crust; bake for another 10 minutes.
Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least three hours.
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; top the pie with whipped cream before serving.

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