Description
Summer memories flow through this no bake key lime pie in a jar, blending tangy citrus with creamy graham cracker layers. Chilled dessert perfection waits for anyone craving refreshing tropical flavors you can easily enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small glass jars
- 1 package graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ can (around 7 oz/198 g) condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- key lime juice to taste
- whipped topping (amount depends on jars)
- limes to garnish
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until mixture resembles moist, compact sand.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, and key lime juice in an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, creating a silky, pale green mixture that holds soft peaks.
- Layering Foundation: Create a compact base in each glass jar by pressing the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom, ensuring an even, stable foundation.
- Filling Distribution: Gently pour the key lime cream over the crust, filling each jar approximately three-quarters full with the luscious, tangy mixture.
- Decorative Topping: Crown the desserts with billowy whipped cream peaks, artfully garnishing with delicate lime zest or slender lime wedges for a vibrant, citrusy presentation.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the assembled jars for at least one hour, allowing the dessert to firm up and develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Crush Crackers Carefully: Use a consistent, fine texture to prevent crumbly or uneven crust that might compromise the dessert’s structural integrity.
- Whip with Precision: Blend ingredients at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that ensures silky consistency and maximum flavor integration.
- Chill for Perfection: Allow sufficient refrigeration time to set the pie, intensify flavors, and create a firm, creamy texture that holds its shape when served.
- Garnish Strategically: Add fresh lime zest or thin wedges just before serving to maintain crisp appearance and prevent soggy toppings that could diminish visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg