No Bake Key Lime Pie (Cheesecake)

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Full Fat Cream Cheese (block-style) (– at room temperature (2 blocks))
• 14 ounces Marshmallow Fluff OR Marshmallow Crème ((2 jars))
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Lime Zest (– packed & heaping (about 1 medium lime or 3 key limes))
• 1/4 Cup Key Lime Juice ((substitute: regular lime juice))
• 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt
• 2 Cups Cool Whip
• 10- inch Graham Cracker Pie Crust ((SEE NOTES))
• Optional Topping: Cool Whip Frosting ((substitute: Whipped Cream))
• Optional Garnish: Key Lime Slices + Zest, Crushed Graham Crackers,

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat cream cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until just creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl once.

2. 2

   Add Fluff: Add marshmallow + vanilla: Add the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Continue to beat on medium for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until just combined.

3. 3

   Add key lime and salt: Add the key lime juice and zest, plus the kosher salt to the bowl. Beat on low until just combined, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Fold in cool whip: Add HALF of the cool whip to the bowl. Fold a few times using a rubber spatula. Add the remaining cool whip and continue to fold until just combined.

5. 5

   Pour into Crust: Pour mixture into crust: Gently transfer the key lime pie mixture into the graham cracker crust. Use the rubber spatula or an offset spatula to spread and smooth the top of the pie.

6. 6

   Chill Cheesecake: Chill: Cover and transfer to the refrigerator and let the pie chill for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight (8+ hours).

7. 7

   Decorate Top of Dessert: Decorate: Decorate the top of your “cheesecake” with dollops of whipped cream, key lime zest, slices of lime, and graham cracker crumbs, if using.(Tip: If you would like to remove the no-bake pie from the pan, please be very careful and do so before you start decorating the top.)

8. 8

   Serve Cheesecake Pie: Serve: Slice into 6 or 8 equal-size wedges, serve, and enjoy!