No Bake Key Lime Pie

No Bake Key Lime Pie is a delicious, easy summer dessert made with only a few, simple ingredients!

📝 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. 1In 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. 2In 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. 3In 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. 4Add the sweetened condensed milk slowly then beat until smooth and well mixed.
5. 5Add the whipped cream and mix until combined.
6. 6With 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. 7Pour into prepared pie dish and refrigerate for atleast 6 hours or overnight until firm.