Description
These Key Lime Pie Jars are creamy, tangy, and perfectly layered with a buttery graham cracker crust—an easy no-bake dessert served in charming jars.
Ingredients
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: 1 cup – The crunchy, buttery base.
- Melted Butter: 4 tablespoons – Binds the crust and adds richness.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 can (14 oz) – Forms the creamy, sweet base of the filling.
- Key Lime Juice: 1/3 cup – Adds the signature tang and brightness.
- Lime Zest: 1 teaspoon – Intensifies the citrus aroma.
- Whipped Cream: 1 1/2 cups – Lightens the filling and crowns each jar.
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon – Adds warmth and depth to the cream.
- Pinch of Salt: Just enough to enhance all the other flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No preheating necessary—just make sure your jars are clean and dry.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk together condensed milk, key lime juice, and zest until thickened. Fold in half of the whipped cream gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spoon the graham crust into the bottom of each jar and press gently.
- Assemble the Dish: Add a layer of key lime filling, then top with a swirl of remaining whipped cream.
- Cook to Perfection: No baking needed! Just refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours to set.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with lime zest, a slice of lime, or crushed graham cracker on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Grab a spoon and dig into creamy, crunchy, citrus heaven.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Let jars chill for at least 2 hours to fully set.
- Pipe whipped cream for a neat, decorative finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg