Description
Delight in this easy, no-bake Key Lime Pie served in charming mason jars. Perfectly tart and creamy, this dessert is an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
softened
7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup bottled lime juice
zest of 1–2 limes
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated.
- Layer the crust mixture at the bottom of mason jars, pressing down gently.
- Spoon the Key Lime filling over the crust layer in each jar.
- Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, then garnish with additional lime zest if desired.
Notes
This Key Lime Pie in mason jars can be prepared a day in advance, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Mason Jars, No Bake, Dessert, Easy Recipes, American Cuisine