Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of a classic key lime pie in the form of a creamy, no-churn ice cream. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for hot summer days and requires just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Layering:
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture until fully combined.
- Layer: In a loaf pan, layer half of the ice cream mixture, sprinkle half of the crushed graham crackers, then repeat with the remaining ice cream mixture and graham crackers on top.
- Freeze: Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and serve straight from the freezer.
Notes
- For extra texture, swirl in more graham cracker pieces or a ribbon of key lime curd before freezing.
- Use regular lime juice if key limes aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
