This vibrant Strawberry Lime Pie offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, making it an ideal summer dessert. The filling is light and airy, created by folding whipped cream into a zesty lime gelatin mixture studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. It has a refreshing, clean taste with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that feels indulgent yet light. This no-bake pie is incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no oven time, making it a fantastic choice for potlucks, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight treat. The bright green hue from the lime and food coloring adds a festive pop of color to any table. Serve it chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Strawberry Lime Pie
Description
This vibrant Strawberry Lime Pie offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, making it an ideal summer dessert. The filling is light and airy, created by folding whipped cream into a zesty lime gelatin mixture studded with fresh, juicy strawberries. It has a refreshing, clean taste with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that feels indulgent yet light. This no-bake pie is incredibly easy to assemble, requiring no oven time, making it a fantastic choice for potlucks, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight treat. The bright green hue from the lime and food coloring adds a festive pop of color to any table. Serve it chilled for the best texture and flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Soften the unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup of cold water.
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In a small saucepan, combine the limeade concentrate, sugar, and 3/4 cup of cold water.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
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Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
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Stir in the grated lime rind, diced strawberries, and green food coloring.
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Chill the mixture until it becomes syrupy and begins to thicken, similar to raw egg whites.
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Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.
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Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
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Garnish with additional sliced strawberries before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 249.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.9g34%
- Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
- Cholesterol 66.0mg22%
- Sodium 8.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.1g7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 2.3g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe yields about 6-8 servings.
The pie is quite sweet. If you prefer a less sweet dessert, you can reduce the sugar by 1-2 tablespoons.
Ensure the lime mixture is cool before folding in the whipped cream to prevent it from melting.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
