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No-Bake Lime Pie

A refreshing and creamy no-bake lime pie that's easy to prepare and perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Summer Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full graham crackers)
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt
For the Lime Filling
  • 2 cans 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup 1 cup fresh lime juice (from about 8 to 10 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest (from about 4 limes)
  • 8 oz 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • to taste Thin lime slices or zest curls for garnish

Method
 

Make the Graham Cracker Crust
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 and 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs. If using whole crackers, pulse in a food processor until fine.
  2. Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt, and stir together.
  3. Pour in 6 tablespoons of melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish and freeze for 10 minutes.
Juice and Zest Your Limes
  1. Roll each lime to break down the membranes for easier juicing.
  2. Juice the limes until you have 1 full cup of fresh lime juice.
  3. Zest the limes before juicing to get 2 tablespoons of zest.
Make the Creamy Lime Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until silky smooth.
  3. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.
Pour and Chill
  1. Pour the lime filling into the crust and spread evenly.
  2. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whip the Cream and Serve
  1. Before serving, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread whipped cream over the pie and garnish with lime slices or zest.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use fresh lime juice and serve the whipped cream just before serving.