No-Bake key Lime Pie

No-bake key lime pie is the perfect summer dessert. A buttery sweet graham cracker crust with a refreshing creamy filling that comes together with just a few simple ingredients.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword key lime pie, no-bake dessert, Pie

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings

Calories 189kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

For the crust

1 1/2 sleeves of graham crackers 2 cups crackers crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the filling

1 1/2 pkgs 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 container of cool whip store bought or homemade
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup concentrated key lime juice such as Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice
1 teaspoon lime zest you can use regular limes
Limes for garnish optional

Instructions

1. Prepare crust by adding graham crackers to a food processor. Blend until fine crumbs have formed. Add in the melted butter and sugar and blend. (You can also place graham crackers in a large ziplock bag and smash them using a rolling pin)
2. If you're using the premade crumbs add them to a bowl with the melted butter and sugar and mix until combined.
3. Press crumbs firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer beat together cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add in the lime juice and zest. Continue to beat another minute until well blended.
5. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and lime slices.

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Notes

You can use a pre-made graham cracker crust if you prefer as a shortcut.

If you forget to set your cream cheese out to soften, just remove it from the foil package and pop it into the microwave for 30 seconds.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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