Creamy Lime Pie

This recipe for a creamy lime pie is a no-bake solution for a Key lime pie when the real deal is not available.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 3 drops green food coloring
• 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
• ¼ cup very hot water
• 1 limes, zested and juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

Step 2

Dissolve gelatin in hot water in small bowl.

Step 3

Mix Neufchatel cheese and green food coloring in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low until smooth and even in color. Add gelatin mixture and continue mixing to incorporate. Reserve a pinch of lime zest for garnishing the fishing pie; beat lime zest and lime juice into the cheese mixture. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture using a spatula; spread into the prepared pie crust. Garnish with the reserved lime zest.

Step 4

Cover pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.