Description
A delightful and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring zesty key lime flavors and a creamy texture, perfectly paired with a crumbly graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- Lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add lime juice and lime zest to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until no streaks remain.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with lime slices before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a thicker crust, use more graham cracker crumbs or sugar. Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg