Description
Key Lime Pie Fruit Dip is a light, creamy, and zesty dessert dip inspired by the classic key lime pie, made with cream cheese, whipped topping, and graham cracker crumbs—perfect for pairing with fruits, cookies, or pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- Zest of 1 key lime (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed with an electric mixer.
- Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Add the fresh key lime juice and beat on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs, reserving a small amount for garnish.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, stir the dip gently and top with reserved graham cracker crumbs and lime zest if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor.
- Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps.
- Do not over-mix to maintain the dip’s fluffy texture.
- Can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Pairs well with fruits, pretzels, cookies, or graham crackers.
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: key lime pie fruit dip, fruit dip, dessert dip, no bake dip, cream cheese dip, lime dessert, summer dessert