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No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

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3.8 from 14 reviews

This no-bake key lime pie is a creamy, tangy dessert featuring a graham cracker crust filled with a luscious key lime and cream cheese mixture. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for warm days when you want a quick and easy pie without turning on the oven.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes + chilling time
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 envelope gelatin powder (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

For Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Lime slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside the whipped cream for later folding into the filling.
  3. Dissolve the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the key lime juice and gelatin powder. Microwave the mixture for about 1 minute or until it is almost boiling, stirring afterward until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese using an electric mixer until soft and smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and then the key lime juice and gelatin mixture, beating until combined and smooth.
  5. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated, creating a light and fluffy filling.
  6. Assemble and Chill: Pour the key lime filling over the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading the top smoothly. Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours to allow it to set properly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate the pie with additional whipped cream and fresh lime slices for an attractive presentation.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh key lime juice if available; bottled juice works as well.
  • If gelatin is not available, you can substitute with agar-agar powder, but follow package instructions accordingly.
  • Allow the pie to chill overnight for the best set and flavor development.
  • You can use regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/no-bake-key-lime-pie-recipe/