5-Ingredient Quick Frozen Key Lime Pie
This easy, 5-ingredient frozen key lime pie offers a refreshing and delightful dessert with minimal effort. It features a tangy, creamy filling made from whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh key lime, all set in a graham cracker crust. Simply whip, combine, freeze until firm, and top with more whipped cream and lime garnish for a quick and impressive treat.
Equipment
- 1 Electric Mixer stand mixer or hand mixer with whisk attachment
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Citrus Zester
- 1 Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Main
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh key lime zest
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 premade graham cracker pie crust
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Curled lime slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Beat 1 cup of the heavy cream into stiff peaks in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of the lime zest and lime juice. Fold the lime juice/sweetened condensed mixture into the whipped cream.
- Spoon the filling into the pie crust and spread out evenly. Place in the freezer until solid and set, 3 to 4 hours.
- Take the remaining 1 1/2 cups of whipping cream and add the confectioners' sugar. Whip until soft peaks. Spoon the whipped cream over the frozen pie. Garnish with the remaining key lime zest and some curled lime slices if desired.
Notes
Ensure heavy cream and mixing bowl are well chilled for best whipping results and stiff peaks. Over-whipping can lead to a grainy texture, so stop as soon as stiff peaks form. Using fresh key lime juice is crucial for the authentic tart and aromatic flavor profile. Zest the limes before juicing them. Gently fold the lime mixture into the whipped cream to maintain the airiness, which contributes to the pie's light texture. Avoid vigorous stirring. Allow ample time for the pie to freeze completely for a firm, sliceable dessert. A minimum of 3-4 hours is essential. Fresh lime curls and extra zest elevate the visual appeal and reinforce the citrus theme.