Easy Lime Cream Pie
Bright, zesty, and refreshingly simple, this Easy Lime Cream Pie is the ultimate dessert for citrus lovers! With a buttery graham cracker crust as the perfect base, the silky-smooth lime filling made from freshly squeezed lime juice and sweetened condensed milk creates a balance of tart and sweet that melts in your mouth. Topped with billowy clouds of homemade whipped cream and a hint of lime zest for garnish, this no-fuss pie requires just 20 minutes of prep and a brief bake for a golden, crisp crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light, tangy treat, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Serve it chilled for a cool, creamy slice of sunshine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- as desired lime wedges or zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and have a texture similar to wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and thickened.
Pour the lime mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly.
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream evenly over the lime filling.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Before serving, garnish with lime wedges or additional lime zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.8 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.0 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 1673 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.9 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1275 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1924 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
