No-Bake Key Lime Pie Cups

No-Bake Key Lime Pie Cups

Tangy key lime filling layered over buttery graham crumbs, no oven required.

Total 4 hr 10 min Makes 6 servings Calories 390/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

These individual pie cups layer a creamy, tart key lime filling over crushed graham crackers for a quick icebox dessert. Chilling sets the filling to a silky, sliceable texture without ever turning on the oven, making this a convenient warm-weather treat or make-ahead party dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup whipped topping, plus more for garnish
  • 1 key lime slices, for garnish

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among 6 small cups or glasses, pressing it firmly into the bottom of each with the back of a spoon.

  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.

  4. Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and key lime zest to the cream cheese and whisk until fully combined and smooth.

  5. Gently fold the whipped topping into the lime mixture until no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate it.

  6. Spoon or pipe the key lime filling evenly over the graham cracker crusts in each cup, smoothing the tops.

  7. Cover the cups and refrigerate until the filling is set and firm.

  8. Just before serving, top each cup with a dollop of whipped topping and a slice of key lime.

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    No-Bake Key Lime Pie Cups

    These individual pie cups layer a creamy, tart key lime filling over crushed graham crackers for a quick icebox dessert. Chilling sets the filling to a silky, sliceable texture without ever turning on the oven, making this a convenient warm-weather treat or make-ahead party dessert.

    4 hr 10 min 6 servings 390 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
    • 1/2 cup key lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup whipped topping, plus more for garnish
    • 1 key lime slices, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.

    2. 2

      Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among 6 small cups or glasses, pressing it firmly into the bottom of each with the back of a spoon.

    3. 3

      In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.

    4. 4

      Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and key lime zest to the cream cheese and whisk until fully combined and smooth.

    5. 5

      Gently fold the whipped topping into the lime mixture until no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate it.

    6. 6

      Spoon or pipe the key lime filling evenly over the graham cracker crusts in each cup, smoothing the tops.

    7. 7

      Cover the cups and refrigerate until the filling is set and firm.

    8. 8

      Just before serving, top each cup with a dollop of whipped topping and a slice of key lime.