Description
This no-bake Key Lime Pie Lush is a creamy, citrusy dessert layered with a Golden Oreo crust, velvety cream cheese-pudding filling, and fluffy whipped cream. With the bright zest of key limes and luscious textures, it’s a perfect summer dessert for parties or holidays.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces double-stuffed Golden Oreos (family-sized package)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Two 3.4-ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 5½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Crush Oreos in a food processor. Reserve 1½ cups of crumbs. Mix the rest with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cream Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in pudding mix, then 2 cups heavy cream and key lime juice. Reserve ⅔ cup of mixture.
- Layering:
- Spread cream cheese mixture over crust.
- Sprinkle reserved crumbs.
- Whip 2 cups cream + powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in reserved ⅔ cup mixture and spread over crumbs.
- Whip final 1½ cups cream, spread as top layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute graham crackers or Nilla wafers for a different crust.
- Lemon zest or juice can add a citrusy variation.
- Garnish with lime zest or thin lime slices.
- Best served cold; stores well in fridge up to 3 days or frozen for firmer texture.
