A Key Lime Pie Parfait is a layered dessert inspired by the classic pie, but served in a glass—no baking required. It combines creamy lime filling, crushed cookies, and whipped cream for a fresh, tangy-sweet treat.
It’s based on Key lime pie.
🍋 What it tastes like
- Bright and tangy (lime)
- Creamy and smooth (custard/cream layer)
- Sweet and slightly buttery (crushed graham crackers)
🥄 Simple Key Lime Pie Parfait Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- 1 cup cream cheese or vanilla yogurt
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (optional for richness)
- ¼ cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- Graham crackers (crushed)
- Lime zest (optional for extra flavor)
🍨 How to make it
- Make the lime cream
- Mix cream cheese or yogurt with condensed milk and lime juice
- Whisk until smooth and slightly thick
- Prepare the crunch layer
- Crush graham crackers into small crumbs
- Layer the parfait
- Add crumbs to the bottom of a glass
- Add lime cream layer
- Add whipped cream layer
- Repeat layers until glass is full
- Finish
- Top with whipped cream and lime zest
- Chill for 30–60 minutes for best texture
💡 Tips
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
- Chill before serving so layers set nicely
- Add extra cookie crumbs on top for crunch
🍋 Result
A refreshing, no-bake dessert that tastes like key lime pie—but lighter and easier to serve.
If you want, I can also show:
- a healthier version (lower sugar)
- a 5-minute version
- or a restaurant-style presentation idea 👍
