Key Lime Pie Light
Indulge in the zesty, creamy delight of **Key Lime Pie Light**, a refreshing dessert that delivers all the tangy-sweet flavors you love with a lighter twist. This recipe features a golden graham cracker crust and a silky filling made with low-fat sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, and freshly squeezed Key lime juice for a vibrant citrus kick. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short baking period, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a light finish to any meal. Garnish with whipped topping and lime zest for a touch of elegance, and enjoy a guilt-free slice of this iconic pie, chilled to perfection. Keywords: key lime pie light, low-fat dessert, easy Key lime pie recipe, tangy citrus dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 14 ounces Low-fat sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cups Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoons Lime zest
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 0.5 cups Whipped topping (optional)
- Lime slices or zest (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the back of a spoon or a small measuring cup to ensure the crust is firmly packed.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, Key lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
Bake the pie in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the pie from the oven and cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to allow it to fully set and chill.
Optional: Before serving, top the pie with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices or additional lime zest.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve chilled for a light and refreshing dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.2 g | 331% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 719 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 1544 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.5 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1371 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| 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.
