Description
Indulge in the refreshing tangy sweetness of Key Lime Pie in a portable and adorable jar form. Creamy key lime filling layered with buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a dollop of whipped cream – a perfect summer treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Extra lime zest or lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated.
- Key Lime Filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold half into lime mixture.
- Assembly: Layer graham cracker crust, key lime filling, and whipped cream in jars or cups.
- Chill: Top with whipped cream, lime zest, chill for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- Jars can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Try using crushed vanilla wafers or gingersnaps for a different crust flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
