Creamy Crockpot Key Lime Pie
This Creamy Crockpot Key Lime Pie is a tangy, smooth, and refreshing summer dessert made with fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties, gatherings, and make-ahead entertaining without heating up the kitchen.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- 9-inch springform pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer for whipped cream
Ingredients
- 200 g graham cracker crumbs or gluten free biscuit crumbs
- 80 g unsalted butter, melted
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 800 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 180 ml fresh key lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 thin lime slices or fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt together until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan or crockpot-safe baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks for about two minutes until slightly pale. Add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add the fresh key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- Place the pan inside the slow cooker. If needed, place a folded towel or rack underneath for even heat circulation.
- Lay a double layer of paper towels under the slow cooker lid to absorb condensation.
- Cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let the pie cool with the lid off for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the slow cooker, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with lime slices, strawberries, or lime zest before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the pie overnight before serving. Fresh lime juice is strongly recommended for the brightest flavor. To make this gluten free, substitute gluten free biscuit crumbs for the graham crackers. Add whipped cream topping just before serving for the freshest texture.