Icebox Key Lime Pie
Cool, creamy, and bursting with citrusy flair, this Icebox Key Lime Pie is the ultimate no-bake dessert for warm-weather gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, tangy treat. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust as its base, this pie is filled with a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk, freshly squeezed Key lime juice, and aromatic lime zest for an irresistibly refreshing filling. Chilled to perfection in the refrigerator, it’s topped with silky homemade whipped cream for a light, airy finish. With just 25 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this easy-to-make dessert is an ideal indulgence for busy days or entertaining. Perfect for fans of citrus desserts, this classic Southern-style recipe is sure to dazzle your taste buds and brighten up any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cups Key lime juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
- 1 tablespoons lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, using the back of a spoon or a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing it to set properly.
Just before serving, make the whipped cream topping. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a cold mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the set pie.
Garnish with additional lime zest or lime slices if desired.
Slice and serve cold. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.8 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.0 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 1675 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 434.0 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.4 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1274 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1919 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.
