Description
A light and airy twist on the classic Key Lime Pie, this version features a fluffy mousse-like filling made with whipped cream and fresh lime juice, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 ½ cups
- Butter: ⅓ cup, melted
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Sweetened condensed milk: 14 oz can
- Key lime juice: ½ cup, freshly squeezed
- Lime zest: 1 teaspoon
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press crust mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Assemble the Dish: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Key lime juice, zest, and vanilla. Whip cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into lime mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Finishing Touches: Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh Key limes for best flavor.
- Chill overnight for ideal texture.
- Zest limes before juicing.
- Do not overmix once lime juice is added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (partial bake for crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg