Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie

It takes longer to gather the ingredients than it takes to make this pie. Easy and incredibly tasty.

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

resting time 12

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 206kcal

For the Graham Cracker Crust: Purchase pre-ground graham crackers. Or if using sheets of graham crackers, break them into a food processor and pulse until a grainy texture. Or crush them with a rolling pin in an enclosed zip-lock bag.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the sugar and stir. Mix in the crushed graham cracker crumbs and still until well coated with the butter mixture.
Using a small measuring cup, press the crust into a 9" pie pan. Use your fingers to form the crust up the side of the pan. Refrigerate for two hours.
For the Pie: Stir all ingredients together and mix with a whisk. Pour into a prepared pie crust. Refrigerate overnight. The pie also freezes well.
Top with additional Cool Whip, lime slices and serve.

Tips For Success:

- Crust: You can purchase pre-crushed graham crackers on the baking aisle to make a pie crust, but try making your own. Purchase a box of graham crackers, It's easy to make using a food processor. Plus you'll have extra crackers left over for snacks.

- Preparing Crust: When pressing the graham cracker crust into the pan, don't pack it too tightly. This will cause it to harden and become hard to remove from the pan when ready to serve. Just press it into the pan until it's well formed to the bottom.

- Cool Whip: Make sure the Cool Whip has completely thawed. Place it in the refrigerator for a 4-5 hours or leave it at room temperature. You can also remove the lid and place it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Important: Use the setting for defrost.

- Refrigerate: For best results, once assembled, make sure to refrigerate No-Bake Key Lime Pie overnight. This will allow the dessert to set up and become firm enough for serving.

- Slicing: As with any cheesecake type dessert, use a sharp knife for slicing and serving. Each time you start a new slice, dip the knife in warm water and wipe clean with a paper towel. This will insure easy neater slices.

This pie works well in a purchased chocolate pie crust, such as an Oreo pie crust. Or a regular pie crust. If using a chocolate pie crust garnish with thin slices of shaved chocolate and additional Cool Whip.
If you can't find key limes, regular limes will work fine. You'll need about a dozen key limes and 4 - 6 regular sized limes. You can also purchase Nellie and Joe's Famous Key Lime Juice.
This pie works well in a purchased chocolate pie crust, such as an oreo pie crust. Or a regular pie crust. If using a chocolate pie crust garnish with thin slices of shaved chocolate and additional whipped cream.