Key Lime Icebox Pie

5 stars (5 reviews)

This frozen Key Lime Pie is going to be your new go-to treat for summer. It’s so easy to throw together and make ahead for all of your backyard barbecues and potlucks! And it is super flavorful. It is definitely the best key lime pie recipe ever!

Prep Time20

Freeze Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust –

12 whole graham crackers crushed (about 1 ½ cups)
6 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Key Lime Pie Filling –

8 ounce cream cheese softened
14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
3-5 drops lime green food coloring if desired
8 ounce Cool Whip
Lime zest for garnish

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Instructions

Set out a 9-inch pie pan and a food processor. Place the graham crackers in the food processor. Lock the lid into place and pulse into a fine crumb. Then add in the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine.
Dump the graham cracker crumble into the pie pan. Use your hands to press it into an even layer over the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
Wipe out the food processor bowl. Then add in the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice. Puree until smooth. (Add food coloring here if desired.)
Remove the food processor blade. Scoop the Cool Whip into the lime mixture. Use a spatula to fold the Cool Whip into the mixture, until very smooth.
Pour/scoop the filling into the pie crust. Then place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, undisturbed.
When ready to serve, sprinkle fresh lime zest over the top, if desired. Cut into pieces while frozen. Let each piece sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes, then serve slightly softened.

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Notes

Key limes can be hard to find in some regions, but you can usually find bottled key lime juice in the baking or cocktail/beverage section of the market.

If you can't find lime-green food coloring, mix 1 drop of standard green food coloring to 2 drops of yellow, until the desired color is reached.

You can keep the pie covered with plastic wrap and in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. But it's best to keep it in the freezer! You can also freeze this long-term. First wrap the pie in plastic wrap, then in a layer of aluminum foil. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, cut the pie and let the slices sit for several minutes to soften before enjoying.

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