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Key Lime Pie Dip

Key lime pie dip is a bright, creamy no-bake dessert dip with a pale green smooth surface and graham cracker crumbles pressed on top. It chills into a thick, spoonable texture—perfect as an easy party dessert dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Key lime pie dip base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.333 cup fresh key lime juice about 10-12 key limes
  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping folded in
Topping and dipping
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.25 extra lime zest for garnish
  • 1 Graham crackers for dipping
  • 1 strawberries for dipping
  • 1 apple slices for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Make the key lime dip
  1. Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth, with no lumps visible.
  2. Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla, then beat until smooth and well combined.
  3. Fold in the whipped topping until light and airy, keeping the mixture pale and creamy.
  4. Transfer to a wide serving bowl, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Top and serve
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press or sprinkle over the top of the dip.
  2. Garnish with extra lime zest and serve with graham crackers, strawberries, and apple slices for dipping.

Notes

Pro tip: scrape down the stand mixer bowl after beating the cream cheese so the dip stays uniformly smooth. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the whipped topping can separate when thawed. For a lighter option, swap in reduced-fat cream cheese and use a light whipped topping.