No-Bake Key Lime Pie
A tangy, creamy no-bake key lime pie perfect for summer, combining a buttery graham cracker crust with a light, fluffy lime filling. Ready in under 30 minutes and chilled to set, it’s a refreshing dessert that requires no oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
- Optional garnishes: thin lime slices, extra zest, toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and look like wet sand (about 2-3 minutes).
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish to form a ½-inch thick crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, fresh key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Fold one-third of the whipped cream gently into the lime mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to preserve airiness.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smooth the top, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, garnish with optional lime slices, extra zest, or toasted coconut. Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for best flavor; regular lime juice can be substituted. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent graininess. Press crust firmly to avoid sogginess. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pi
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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