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Key Lime Pie Lush Recipe

Key Lime Pie Lush Recipe

4.9 from 14 reviews

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.

Ingredients

Scale

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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Create Key Lime Layer: Whisk sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until combined. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  4. Prepare Pudding Layer: Whisk vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over key lime layer.
  5. 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.

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Keywords: Key Lime Pie Lush, Key Lime Dessert, Lime Cheesecake, No-Bake Lime Pie