Key Lime Pie Ice Box Cake

Key Lime Pie Ice Box Cake – Everything you love about a sweet, tart, creamy key lime pie in a no bake ice box cake! 

 

I live for no bake desserts in the summer. I have said that before, and shared a TON of different recipes here on the blog over the years. No Bake Kool-Aid Pie might be my son’s favorite. He can even make that one himself. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake might be more my speed though.

My husband’s all time favorite pie is key lime pie. But sometimes you just don’t want to turn on the oven. Even if the pie is only 3 ingredients and super easy to make. So why not an ice box cake?

Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna was such a big hit earlier this summer, I used that as the base for this key lime pie ice box cake. Have you ever made an ice box cake before? It is a layered dessert that uses graham crackers as the “cake” portion. The creamy layers soften the graham crackers, so it cuts and tastes like you are eating cake!

We have had a crazy hot summer here, so I am avoiding my oven at all costs. This key lime pie ice box cake is super refreshing, creamy, and the perfect thing to beat the heat. I served this to a couple different groups of friends, and everyone raved about it. If you know anyone who likes key lime pie, you have to make this for them. They will be so impressed!

My husband doesn’t always love an ice box cake. I can’t figure out why, they just aren’t his favorite. But I completely won him over with this one. There was enough key lime flavor, which he often thinks key lime desserts are lacking. Plus the homemade whipped cream. It was enough to convert him!

If you are looking for even more no bake desserts (or almost no bake) you have to try these Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars. They have been eyeing me for a long time, you just have to bake the crust. So they are on my must make list this week. Or check out this No Bake Oreo Ice Box Cake – such a pretty way to serve it! Or jump on the unicorn train! These No Bake Rainbow Unicorn Cheesecake Bars look so fun!

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Yield: 20

Key Lime Ice Box Cake

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All the flavor of a cool and creamy key lime pie in an easy no-bake icebox cake. It's a foolproof summer dessert that won't heat up the kitchen. 

Prep Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box graham crackers

Topping

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 2 limes
• Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar together until smooth and creamy. Beat in key lime juice until smooth. Pour into a separate bowl and set aside.
2. Whip heavy cream, using the whisk attachment of a mixer, until it becomes soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until stiff peaks.
3. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
4. Place a single layer of graham crackers into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 of whipped cream mixture over crackers. Repeat with another layer of crackers and remaining cream. Top with 1 more layer of crackers.
5. Prepare topping by whipping heavy cream, using the whisk attachment of a mixer, until it becomes soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until stiff peaks.
6. Spread topping over top layer of crackers. Sprinkle lime zest over cream.
7. Place in refrigerator for 4-5 hours before serving.
8. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Notes

I used Imperial Sugar for this recipe

Nutrition Information

Yield

20

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 167Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 42mgSodium 18mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 0gSugar 10gProtein 1g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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