Sunshine Key Lime Pie Delight ☀️
A refreshing and easy no-bake Key Lime Pie, perfect for a summer dessert. Enjoy this healthy sweet treat with vibrant key lime flavor!
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
- 9-inch pie pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs for a healthier twist, use whole wheat graham crackers!
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) melted
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (light cream cheese works great too!)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice about 12 key limes for that vibrant flavor!
Garnish
- Fresh key lime slices for a zesty garnish
- Whipped cream for a light and creamy topping (sugar-free or light whipped cream if preferred!)
Instructions
- Combine your graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl. Stir well until all the crumbs are evenly coated – this ensures a perfect, sturdy crust!
- Press the buttery crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. This will be your delicious no-bake foundation.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until it's wonderfully smooth and fluffy. Aim for no lumps to achieve a silky filling.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and the vibrant key lime juice. Mix gently with the hand mixer until everything is just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix!
- Carefully pour the creamy key lime filling over your prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, for the best firm texture.
- Before serving, decorate your refreshing pie with fresh key lime slices and a dollop of light whipped cream. Enjoy your easy, healthy, homemade treat!
Notes
For a healthier twist, use whole wheat graham crackers! Light cream cheese works great too! Sugar-free or light whipped cream if preferred! Enjoy your easy, healthy, homemade treat!
Nutrition Information (per slice):
- Calories: 433 kcal (note: values can be lower if using light cream cheese and light whipped cream)
- Total Carbs: Not specified
- Net Carbs: Not specified
- Fats: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
