Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert that offers a perfect blend of tangy key lime and creamy goodness, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar
- Lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until blended and set aside.
- Make the Key Lime Filling: Whip cold heavy cream until thick, then blend in cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice, processing until creamy.
- Assemble the Parfaits: In parfait jars, layer 2 tablespoons of graham cracker mixture, then 1/4 cup of key lime mixture, and repeat the layers as desired.
- Chill: Cover parfaits and chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes.
- Prepare the Topping: Whip heavy cream with confectioner’s sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve: Top parfaits with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest. Enjoy your refreshing No Bake Key Lime Parfaits!
Notes
Great for gatherings or as a simple family dessert. Can substitute regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, key lime, parfaits, easy dessert, summer treat