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Judy John

Frozen No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

Frozen no bake key lime pie combines creamy tart filling and crisp crumb crust in a refreshing make-ahead dessert straight from the freezer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 286
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs fine crumbs
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Filling
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream cold
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tsp lime zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray
  • Pie Dish
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar until evenly moistened. Press into pie dish.
  2. Freeze crust 10 minutes so it firms and stays crisp.
  3. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a chilled bowl.
  4. Whisk condensed milk, lime juice, and zest until thickened.
  5. Fold whipped cream into lime mixture gently for airy texture.
  6. Spoon filling into crust and smooth top evenly.
  7. Freeze until solid and sliceable, about several hours.
  8. Rest 10 minutes, top with whipped cream and zest, then serve.

Notes

For softer texture, rest pie before serving. For firmer slices, freeze longer and use a warm knife. Handle crust gently when frozen. Add extra zest or swap lemon for new flavor. Store wrapped in freezer up to 2 weeks.