Description
A whimsical, bright green pie that is creamy and perfect for holiday gatherings, made with cream cheese and lime gelatin, and requires no baking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers) or 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3 oz) package lime-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz (about 1 cup) thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip) or homemade stabilized whipped cream
- Green gel food coloring (start with 1/8 tsp; adjust for intensity)
- Optional garnish: red sour candy or a small red fondant heart
Instructions
- Make the crust: combine crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch pie dish, and chill for 10 minutes.
- Dissolve the lime gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved, then let it cool for 5–8 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then slowly add the sweetened condensed milk, and beat in the warm gelatin until combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping and add gel food coloring until you reach the desired green color.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
Notes
For best texture, make the pie the day before serving and refrigerate overnight. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American