Lime Cracker Pie: A Simple and Delicious Dessert

Lime cracker pie is a simple and delicious dessert perfect for a quick, easy weeknight treat. The recipe only requires four ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lime juice, and Ritz crackers. The crackers create a crunchy crust and layers throughout the pie, while the lime juice and sweetened condensed milk create a creamy and tart filling. The pie is subsequently chilled for a minimum of two hours, or during the night, to enable the blending of flavors.

How to Make Lime Cracker Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 (14-ounce) cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 1-pint heavy cream
• 1/2 cup lime juice (from about eight limes)
• 10 ounces (about 2 1/2 sleeves) Ritz crackers

Instructions:

1. Mix the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream in a large bowl until combined.
2. Stir in the lime juice and whisk until thickened about 1 minute.
3. Spread 1 cup of the filling in the bottom of a deep-dish pie plate or 11-inch oval casserole dish.
4. Top with a single layer of Ritz crackers.
5. Repeat layers, alternating filling and crackers until the container is full, finishing with a filling layer.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
7. Serve garnished with whipped cream, lime zest, or fresh fruit.

Tips:

• Using Ritz crackers is a genius shortcut that saves time and effort. The crackers give the pie a nice crunch and texture and help keep the filling from becoming too dense.
• The lime juice is essential for the tart flavor of the pie. If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use bottled lime juice, but the taste will be less intense.
• The pie can be served immediately after it is made, but it is best if it is refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight. It allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
• The pie can be garnished with whipped cream, lime zest, or fresh fruit.

Enjoy!