Key Lime Pie Jars
These no-bake Key Lime Pie Jars feature layers of buttery graham cracker crust, tangy lime filling, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for parties, picnics, or just a treat-yourself moment at home.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Lime slices or zest curls for garnish
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until the texture feels like wet sand.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each 6–8 oz jar. Press gently to form an even base. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and food coloring (if using). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Divide the lime mixture evenly over the crusts in the jars. Smooth the tops with a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours—or overnight—for the filling to set and flavors to develop.
- Right before serving, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form (about 3–5 minutes).
- Top each jar with whipped cream. Garnish with a lime slice or curl of zest, then serve chilled.