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key lime graham cracker layered dessert

No Bake Key Lime Graham Cracker Dessert

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
An easy take on a classic summer dessert, this no bake key lime graham cracker dessert features layers of graham crackers and smooth key lime filling topped with a cream cheese whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer
  • Spatulas
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • 9 x 13 pan

Ingredients

FILLING
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • tsp salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 18 graham crackers 2 sleeves
TOPPING
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream cold

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 9”x13” casserole pan
  • Add your 8oz of softened whipped cream to a bowl and beat until smooth
  • Mix in the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, zest, and salt until combined
  • In a separate bowl, add your 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla. Beat with a mixer until you have stiff peaks
  • Fold your whipped cream into your key lime mixture until combined
  • Place a single layer of graham crackers along the bottom of your casserole pan
  • Top with half of your key lime mixture, spreading into an even layer. Then add another single layer of graham crackers on top, smoothing the remaining key lime mixture over top. Pop in the fridge while you make your topping!
  • To make your whipped topping, add your remaining 4 oz of softened cream cheese to a bowl and sift in your 3 tbsp of powdered sugar. Beat with a mixer until smooth
  • Add in your vanilla and heavy cream and beat until fluffy. The goal is to have it fluffy enough to hold on the end of your spatula without running off
  • Spread your whipped cream in an even layer over the top, being careful not to swirl it into that top key lime layer
  • Cover your pan and store it in the fridge for at least 6 hours but ideally overnight. Before serving top with more lime zest and a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs if desired!

Notes

*If you want even thicker filling layers, make this in a 9x9 pan and halve the whipped cream cheese topping!
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