Description
A chilled, layered dessert featuring a graham cracker base soaked in key lime custard and topped with whipped cream. No oven required—effortless summer indulgence with bright, tangy lime flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup milk
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon key lime zest
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine crushed graham crackers with milk to create a moist crumb mixture
Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 10 minutes
In a bowl, whisk egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form
Fold in key lime juice and zest
Spread the custard layer over the chilled crust
Beat heavy cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
Top the cake with the whipped cream layer
Refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing
Notes
Use fresh key lime juice for authentic tartness
Chill for at least 4 hours for optimal texture
Covering cake prevents excess crust softening
Key limes can be substituted with regular limes plus an extra teaspoon of juice for intensified flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg