No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Pie

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This tangy and creamy key lime cheesecake pie features a crunchy graham cracker crust and a smooth, no-bake filling that sets in the fridge. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, cream cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
  2. Step 2: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust layer. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 14 oz sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated and velvety.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice and 1 tbsp lime zest, mixing gently until the filling thickens slightly and has a uniform pale green color.
  6. Step 6: Pour the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  8. Step 8: Before serving, spread 1 cup whipped cream evenly over the pie and garnish with additional lime zest if desired.

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