No-Bake Key Lime Yogurt Pie
Key Lime Yogurt Pie adds probiotics to a tasty summer dessert that is no-bake! Time for a guilt-free snack?
I used to think I didn’t like citrus desserts. Perhaps I had one too many lemon bars growing up…
But there was a very distinct turning point. And it all revolved around key lime pie.
Key Lime Yogurt Pie
A decade or so ago, I was on the leadership committee for my employers United Performing Arts Fund campaign.
When we finished up a very successful round of fund raising, there was a reward. A night in the company’s luxury box for a Milwaukee Brewer’s Game. Sign me up!
Served
I don’t remember much about most of the food or drink—or even the game, except that we enjoyed everything! But dessert still stands out.
My piece!
Left up to me, dessert would have been brownies, so I sighed when the key lime pie arrived. Still in my no-citrus-dessert days, I bravely took a piece.
I expected to have a borderline taste experience–instead it was heaven. Whoda thought!
Serving up the Key Lime Yogurt Pie
I have been obsessed ever since, making treats like Key Lime Meringue Pie and Key Lime Cookies (coming up on the blog). Clearly, I needed to find some way to make my lime desserts just a little healthier.
So, this week I took my recipe for Strawberry Yogurt Pie and converted it to Key Lime Yogurt Pie. Now if you don’t have key limes, don’t worry—ordinary limes will do just fine. Light, fluffy, flavorful and no-bake even, this may be the pick hit of the summer!
Garnished with lime slices and lemon balm leaves
And when you reach for your piece, repeat after me Probiotics are Healthy. Happy summer!
Mmmm!
- Approximately 4 limes (to yield ½ c lime juice & 1 T zest)
- 2 ¼ tsp powdered gelatin (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 cups plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ t vanilla
- Graham cracker crust (commercial or your favorite homemade crust)
- Zest one of the limes to get 1 Tablespoon of lime zest (green only, no white). Juice limes to yield ½ cup of lime juice.
- Fill a small bowl with the ¼ cup of lime juice. Sprinkle the gelatin over and soak for 5 minutes to soften.
- Heat the gelatin mixture in a microwave about 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until very warm. Do not boil. Stir until gelatin is dissolved, then set aside to cool slightly
- In a medium bowl beat cream until thick peaks form.
- Combine the yogurt, sugar, remaining lime juice, lime zest, vanilla and gelatin mixture. Whisk until well mixed. Fold in the whipped cream trying not to deflate.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate 5 hours or overnight to set up.
- Serve with whipped cream and lime slices if desired.
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We used to live in Key Largo and of course every restaurant served a version of key lime pie. I like your lighter version of this well known Florida dessert.
I think we had key lime pie 3 times in our week in Florida last January so I know what you mean! Not that I was complaining 🙂
Oh Inger, what a beautiful pie…I love that it is not baked and so fluffy…perfect for summer days…thank you so much for the recipe.
Have a great rest of the week!
Thanks Juliana–you too!
Funny – citrus desserts have always been my favorite! But maybe that’s because I started early with key lime pie! I love this light, refreshing version, Inger!
Better late than never for me right David!
I adore key lime. I am sure I will be making this for something before the end of summer. Your photos are making me want a piece for breakfast! 🙂
I’d eat it for breakfast without a second thought Terri!
A Milwaukee Brewers game sounds fun! I live in WI, and love getting to the games. I also love key limes, and love the idea of the yogurt pie! I can’t wait to try it!
So you come by the “Cheese Curd” title honestly 🙂
I like that this is made with yogurt and fresh limes. It sounds refreshing!
Thanks–refreshing is the perfect word to describe!
I love key lime pie. Happy to have this healthier version.
Thanks Wendy!
I love key lime anything. The hubs not so much. I wonder if I can bake and take this. I’d have to use some freezer packs to keep it cool. Definitely worth it so I can have some.
Because it has gelatin, it is more stable than some chilled dishes Christie. Sorry for the late reply but my spam folder ate your comment. Silly spam folder