NO BAKE KEY LIME PIE
Searching out the ideal dessert? try this gorgeous no bake Key Lime Pie boasting a creamy lime cheesecake filling, made with cream cheese, condensed milk, clean limes and whipped cream.
You’re going to love this smooth No Bake Key Lime Pie. With a crumbly cookie crust, a creamy lime cheesecake filling and a thick layer of freshly whipped cream, it’s a no bake pride.
Remember my No Bake Peanut Butter Pie I shared a few weeks in the past? There’s just something magical approximately a luscious no bake pie that’s selfmade.
So these days, we’ve taken an American classic, Key Lime Pie, and transformed it into the closing no bake dessert.
INGREDIENTS
Crust
- 250 grams (2 and 1/2 cups) store bought cookies*, broken into pieces
- 115 grams (1/2 cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Pie filling
- 250 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 240 ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 240 ml (1 cup) thickened or heavy cream
Topping
- 240 ml (1 cup) thickened or heavy cream
- Lime zest, to decorate
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add cookies to a food processor or blender and whiz until finely crushed. Add melted butter and mix well. Pour crumbs into a 9-inch pie plate. Press down firmly to form a crust and place in the fridge.
- Add cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth. Add condensed milk and lime juice and beat briefly until combined. Finally, add cream and beat for 2-3 minutes until mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour lime mixture over crust and smooth top. Place in the fridge for at LEAST 6 hours, or even better, overnight.
- Place cream in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until cream is whipped. Cover key lime pie with cream. Scatter over lime zest. Cut and serve.
