Description

A no-bake, creamy key lime pie with a graham cracker crust that requires only four ingredients and minimal effort. This tangy, sweet dessert is perfect for summer entertaining and can be made ahead of time.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup (120ml) key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
8 oz (227g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons (45g) butter, melted
2 tablespoons (25g) sugar (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs if using whole crackers.
In a medium bowl, mix crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles damp sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge.
In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until smooth. The mixture will thicken slightly.
Add lime zest and mix again. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the lime mixture using a spatula until just combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve chilled, garnished with extra whipped cream, lime zest, or lime slices.

Notes

For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe dry before cutting. Ensure the whipped topping is thawed but still cold to prevent separation. The pie is best made the night before to allow flavors to meld and the crust to set firmly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 38
Sodium: 180
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

Keywords: key lime pie, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, graham cracker crust, creamy pie, 4-ingredient recipe