Description

A creamy, refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth sweetened cream cheese layer, and a bright, tangy key lime filling topped with fluffy whipped topping.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 1 (14 oz) package graham crackers)

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons sugar

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 cups whipped topping, thawed (divided)

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)

1 teaspoon lime zest

Additional whipped topping for garnish (optional)

Lime slices or extra zest for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the next layers.
In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest until fully combined and slightly thickened.
Fold in the remaining 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fully set.
Before serving, top with additional whipped topping and garnish with lime slices or zest if desired.

Notes

For a tropical variation, add a thin layer of crushed pineapple between the cream cheese and lime layers.

Increase lime zest for a stronger citrus flavor.

Reduce powdered sugar slightly for a less sweet version.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Homemade stabilized whipped cream can be substituted for whipped topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 35 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg