Description
These Key Lime Pie Jars are a no-bake, refreshingly tart dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy citrus filling, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for summer parties or make-ahead treats in individual servings!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- Zest of 2 limes
- ½ cup sour cream
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Lime slices or zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until fully combined.
- Assemble base layer: Divide crust mixture between 4 small jars (2–3 tbsp each). Press down firmly to create a base.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the filling: Spoon the filling evenly into the jars over the crust.
- Chill: Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until the filling is set.
- Whip the topping: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Garnish & serve: Pipe or spoon whipped cream onto each jar and top with lime zest or a slice. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Bottled key lime juice works fine if fresh key limes are unavailable.
- You can prep these a day in advance just add the whipped topping before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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