No Bake Key Lime Pie
This easy No Bake Key Lime Pie combines creamy softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and tangy key lime juice in a graham cracker crust. The chilled filling sets without baking and is finished with whipped cream and lime slices.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 12 ounces block cream cheese, softened
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- zest from one lime or 2 key limes
- whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- If making the crust, prepare it as directed and chill until ready to fill.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl using a mixer.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and lime slices.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Regular limes may be used for the zest, but use key lime juice for the filling. Measure the juice accurately because the citrus acid helps the pie set. Store the pie loosely covered in the refrigerator; it can also be frozen.