Key Lime Pie Lush
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 16 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 16 servings
- Calories
- 240
- Total Fat
- 17
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 20
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 15
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 43
- Sodium
- 193
- Total: 2 hr 55 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 16 graham cracker sheets)
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Pinch kosher salt
Juice and zest of 1 lime
One 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1/4 cup key lime juice
Directions
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the butter, granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the crushed graham crackers in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and freeze for 15 minutes to set.
- Combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, salt, lime juice and two-thirds of the zest in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping to lighten. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to partially set.
- Meanwhile, mix the instant pudding powder, milk and key lime juice in a bowl. Whisk until thick, about 2 minutes. Pour over the filling. Top with the remaining whipped topping, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- Top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs and lime zest before serving.