Strawberry Lime Pie

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.

Cuisine: Latin American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 249.4

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

6 ounce Can frzn limeade concentrate
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup Whipping cream; whipped
1 cup Diced strawberries
1/3 cup Sugar
1 dash Green food coloring
1 teaspoon Grated lime rind
1 pie crust Graham cracker crust, prepared

Directions

1
Soften the unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup of cold water.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the limeade concentrate, sugar, and 3/4 cup of cold water.
3
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
4
Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
5
Stir in the grated lime rind, diced strawberries, and green food coloring.
6
Chill the mixture until it becomes syrupy and begins to thicken, similar to raw egg whites.
7
Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.
8
Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
9
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
10
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.

Keywords: strawberry, lime, pie, no-bake, gelatin, whipped cream, dessert, refreshing, summer, tart, sweet, easy, fruity

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