Key lime pie meets cheesecake in this easy-to-make, easy-to-eat, no-bake layered dessert.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 55 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 16 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 16 graham cracker sheets)
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- One 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
- One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the butter, granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the crushed graham crackers in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and freeze for 15 minutes to set.
- Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, salt, lime juice and two-thirds of the zest in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping to lighten. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to partially set.
- Meanwhile, mix the instant pudding powder, milk and key lime juice in a bowl. Whisk until thick, about 2 minutes. Pour over the filling. Top with the remaining whipped topping, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- Top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs and lime zest before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 16 servings |
| Calories | 240 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg |
Reviews
Much better the next day! It was more tart the first day. Both my kids loved it. Tastes like key lime pie!
Crust got mushy-not a good texture. Perhaps serve it soon after it’s chilled.
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
This is delicious. My son-in-law always requests every time we get together!
What a hit!! My family loved this dish. We are from Florida and key limes are a staple here. We will definitely be enjoying this desert again. Thanks food network!!