Key Lime Pie Lush Recipe
Indulge in the refreshing and tangy goodness of Key Lime Pie Lush, a delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavors of key lime with a creamy, luscious texture.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
Key Lime Layer:
- 1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon (6 g) key lime zest
Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) cold milk
- Additional lime zest for garnish
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Make Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over cooled crust.
- Create Key Lime Layer: Whisk sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until combined. Pour over cream cheese layer.
- Prepare Pudding Layer: Whisk vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over key lime layer.
- Finish: Top with remaining whipped cream and lime zest. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, add more zest or juice.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing powdered sugar in the cream cheese layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie Lush, Key Lime Dessert, Lime Cheesecake, No-Bake Lime Pie