Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy delight of Key Lime Pie Lush, a no-bake summer dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This luscious layered treat features a zesty key lime filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a hint of citrus zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Garnish:
- Additional whipped topping
- Lime slices
- Zest for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Key Lime Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy. Spread over chilled crust.
- Chill: Top with more whipped topping, smooth the surface, and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish: Add lime slices and zest before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier taste, use fresh key lime juice.
- Dessert can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
