No Bake Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (plus more for decorating)
• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup key lime juice (or lime juice)
• 1 tablespoon lime zest (finely grated (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until combined then press tightly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill the crust for 30 minutes or longer.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment whip up the heavy cream until stiff, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat cream cheese at low-medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the sweetened condensed milk slowly then beat until smooth and well mixed.

5. 5

   Add the whipped cream and mix until combined.

6. 6

   With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the key lime juice. The mixture will start to thicken and to get creamy. Continue to mix for 1 more minute. Then add the lime zest if using.

7. 7

   Pour into prepared pie dish and refrigerate for atleast 6 hours or overnight until firm.