No-Bake Key Lime Pie
A refreshing no-bake key lime pie that is creamy, zesty, and incredibly easy to prepare—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups fine graham cracker crumbs (About 12 full cracker sheets, finely crushed)
- 10 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each, room temperature)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation of the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, lime zest, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, forming an even layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to help it set.
Preparation of the filling
- Allow softened cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 60 to 90 minutes to achieve a smooth texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it's smooth and free of lumps.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Slowly pour in fresh lime juice and stir in lime zest. Continue to mix until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture, taking care not to deflate it.
Assembling the pie
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- Garnish the pie with fresh whipped cream, thin lime slices or wedges, and a sprinkle of lime zest.
- Serve the pie chilled.
Notes
For a lighter crust, substitute half of the graham cracker crumbs with crushed almonds or walnuts. To adjust sweetness, reduce sweetened condensed milk by 25%.