Key Lime Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

This Key Lime Ice Cream Pie Recipe combines the tangy flavor of key limes with the creaminess of ice cream, creating a refreshing dessert perfect for warm weather. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that will impress your guests.

With a simple graham cracker crust and a luscious filling, this pie is a delightful addition to any dessert table.

Refreshing Key Lime Ice Cream Pie

This dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a smooth mixture of key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped cream. The pie is frozen until firm, making it a perfect treat for hot days. It serves about 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Lime slices and whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
Whip the Cream: In another bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture until fully incorporated.
Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Freeze: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.