Description

Experience the ultimate refreshing treat with our Key Lime Cream Pie, a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends tangy lime flavor with a smooth, creamy filling nestled in a homemade graham cracker crust. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for summer picnics, festive holiday gatherings, or simply impressing your guests at any occasion. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this luscious pie that captures the essence of sun-kissed days. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with fresh lime zest or fruits, this Key Lime Cream Pie is sure to be the star of your dessert table.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into an 8"-9.5" pie pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sweetened condensed milk, followed by key lime juice and zest until well combined.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the chilled pie.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 140g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg