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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

  • Author: Eric
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Plant-Based, Gluten Free Option

Description

This easy Key Lime Pie recipe offers a bright, tangy, and creamy dessert perfect for summer and gatherings. Made with fresh key lime juice, plant-based cream cheese, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, it provides a refreshing and dairy-free treat that sets smoothly with a natural gelling agent and bursts with citrus flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons melted plant-based butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Filling

  • 1 cup fresh key lime juice
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed plant-based milk
  • 8 oz plant-based cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons natural gelling agent (as per package instructions)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) (optional)

Garnishes (optional)

  • Lime slices
  • Lime zest curls
  • Plant-based whipped cream (natural) dollops

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Crush the graham crackers until finely ground. Mix the crumbs with melted plant-based butter and sugar, then press the mixture firmly into an even layer in a pie tin. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling to help it set.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together fresh key lime juice, plant-based cream cheese, sweetened condensed plant-based milk, and lime zest until completely smooth and creamy. Add the natural gelling agent according to package instructions and mix thoroughly to ensure the filling will set properly.
  3. Assemble and Chill: Pour the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate the pie for several hours until the filling is fully set, resulting in a firm yet creamy texture that enhances the tangy flavor.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Once set, decorate the pie with lime slices, zest curls, or dollops of plant-based whipped cream for an attractive presentation. Slice the pie, serve chilled, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice for the best vibrant flavor.
  • Allow ample chilling time to ensure proper setting and texture.
  • Press crust firmly to maintain structure when slicing.
  • Taste the filling mixture before chilling to adjust sweetness and tartness as desired.
  • Whisk gently but thoroughly to incorporate air and achieve a lighter texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake refrigeration
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Plant-Based Dessert, Vegan Pie, Dairy-Free, Summer Dessert, Gluten-Free Option, No-Bake Pie

Find it online: https://smartmealsguide.com/key-lime-pie/