Description
Refreshing Key Lime Pie Desserts in mason jars; no baking required for a perfect summer treat.
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 (to taste)
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Start by whipping the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in another bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest, beating until fully combined.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together in a separate bowl until crumbly.
- Layer the ingredients in mason jars starting with a graham cracker crust layer, followed by the creamy key lime filling.
- Repeat the process until the jar is filled, finishing with the cream layer on top.
- Cover each jar and place them in the fridge for at least two hours to set.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the desserts for adequate time and use fresh lime juice for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg