Description
Key Lime Pie in a Jar delivers tropical zesty flavors with creamy graham cracker layers nestled in portable mason jars. Refreshing lime custard and silky whipped cream create an irresistible dessert perfect for summer gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package graham crackers
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ can (around 7 ounces/198 grams) condensed milk
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Key lime juice to taste
- Whipped topping (amount depends on jars)
Garnish and Serving:
- Limes to garnish
- 4 small glass jars
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, then thoroughly blend with melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand with consistent texture.
- In a large electric mixer, combine room temperature cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, full-fat Greek yogurt, and freshly squeezed key lime juice, whipping on medium speed until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous cream (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Refrigerate the creamy key lime mixture for 10-12 minutes to enhance its stability and allow flavors to meld together.
- Distribute an even, compact layer of graham cracker mixture across the bottom of each glass jar, gently pressing down with the back of a spoon to create a firm base.
- Carefully spoon the chilled key lime filling over the graham cracker foundation, ensuring smooth and even distribution that reaches approximately 3/4 of the jar’s height.
- Crown each jar with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating soft peaks for aesthetic appeal.
- Garnish with thin, delicate lime wedges or zest for a vibrant, citrusy accent.
- Chill the assembled desserts in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow complete setting and flavor development.
Notes
- Prepare graham cracker crust ahead of time to save precious minutes during assembly.
- Chilling the mixture ensures a firmer, more stable texture that holds its shape beautifully in the jar.
- Layer ingredients carefully to create stunning visual appeal and prevent crumbs from mixing with creamy filling.
- Use fresh key lime juice for the most vibrant, authentic citrusy flavor that elevates this dessert.
- Serve chilled directly in the jar for an easy, portable summer treat that looks impressive and tastes incredible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg