Description
This Key Lime Pie recipe offers a refreshing citrus dessert featuring a creamy, plant-based filling and a crunchy, simple crust. Perfect for any occasion, it combines fresh key limes with naturally sweetened, dairy-free ingredients to create a smooth and tangy treat that is both satisfying and elegant.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crunchy graham cracker crumbs (plant-based)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Filling
- 8 oz plant-based cream cheese
- 1 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, maple syrup (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie dish to form a compact crunchy base. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together plant-based cream cheese, sweetened condensed coconut milk, fresh key lime juice, vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors meld perfectly.
- Set the pie: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least four hours to allow the filling to set with a silky texture.
- Add final touches: Optionally garnish with thin lime slices, extra graham cracker crumbs, or finely chopped fresh mint before serving to enhance appearance and flavor.
Notes
- Always use fresh key lime juice for the brightest and most authentic flavor.
- Chill the pie adequately for at least four hours; overnight chilling deepens flavor and texture.
- Press the crust evenly using the bottom of a measuring cup for consistent thickness.
- Let the pie rest a day if possible to allow flavors to deepen.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to slice the pie cleanly and neatly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Plant-based dessert, Dairy-free pie, Gluten-free dessert, Vegan pie, Citrus pie, No-bake pie
