Spring is finally in the air (says the person who was in Chicago last week where it started snowing as I walked around. That is just wrong. There should be no snow in the spring!) It’s time to pull out the spring recipes; those easy no bake recipes that don’t warm up the kitchen and take minutes to prepare. This recipe has been in the family since I was a kid, but we usually used it to make lemon pie. Since Bryan’s favorite pie is Key Lime I decided to mix things up a little and make his favorite. I wanted individual sized servings so I picked up some premade graham cracker pie shells, but this could easily be made into a single pie.
These pies are seriously easy to make. I started with some whipped topping and concentrated limeade from the freezer section. I thought the lime mixture was too tart so I added a small amount of sweetener. (I used Splenda.) These pies will also be a pale white color, so if you fancy the green look for pies, add a few drops of food coloring.
Mix the whipped topping and limeade together until well blended. If you want it to be less tart, stir in the sweetener and mix. Add the food coloring (if desired.) Spoon the filling into individual pie crusts, one 9″ pie crust, or use a gluten free crust. You can easily make a gluten free pie crust by mixing one box crushed gluten free graham crackers, 3 tablespoons melted butter and a tablespoon of sugar. Pat the mixture into a pie pan.
- 6 graham cracker mini pie shells OR one 9 inch graham cracker pie shell
- 1 (12 ounce container) whipped topping
- 1 (12 ounce container) limeade
- Optional ingredients:
- 1/2 sugar OR artificial sweetener
- 2 drops green food coloring
- If making gluten free pie crust use
- 1 box (12 ounces) gluten free graham crackers
- 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Mix limeade and whipped topping together, stirring until well mixed. Add sweetener, if desired, Stir. Add food coloring if desired. Stir. Spoon mixture into pie shells or mini pie shells. Store in the fridge.
Now the pies are ready to eat! Store them in the fridge and you’ll have a great snack whenever the craving hits. Do you have a favorite lime pie recipe? What’s your favorite spring dessert?
I love Key Lime pie but always thought it was so difficult to make. Until now of course! 🙂
Lime pie is my favorite. But I never tried it at home. I really love this recipe with 3 simple ingredients. Will definitely try this for sure. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Never had a lime pie before – but it looks delicious to me.
This lime pie looks so good and delectable. It’s really easy to make and perfect for dinner parties.
Oh my gosh – Pam – this looks amazing – I can already taste it and have saved your recipe – thank you
This key lime looks delicious. My mother makes one but not as easy as your recipe
Wow that really is easy… Looks delicious! I’ll have to give it a try!
That’s awesome how easy it is to make. I do love me some key lime pie too!
My husband loves key lime pie so I’ll have to make it for him soon. This looks really easy to make and I love that there are just a few ingredients.
That looks so delicious. I love that there is a healthier gluten free option
I love lime flavored pie, it is by far the best!
I love lime pie! I love how easy and simple it is to make!
This looks really good. I like how easy it is to make and that I can make a gluten free version.
Key lime pies are my favorite. These look great!
I am not a big fan of lime pie, but this would be worth checking.
Oh my goodness! Yes, I love lime pie. It and lemon are my favorite! I Will be trying thus for sure it looks amazing!
Key Lime pie would be so good on a sunny day with a cool drink. I’d love to try out your recipe this spring.
Yum. This looks good. I should show this to my mom. I am sure she will really appreciate this.
Oh yes! We are camping this weekend and I’d love to bring a pie. This sounds so easy and perfect.
Only 3 ingredients? That is awesome! Quick and yummy!
You are really making my mouth water. I love lime pie, but have never tried to make it.
I love lime pie! They are hard to come by here in the north, so I am loving your easy recipe!