Key Lime Pie Ice Cream (Printable)
Tangy key lime ice cream paired with crisp graham cookies for a refreshing summer treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Key Lime Ice Cream
01 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon key lime zest
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Graham Cracker Cookies
08 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
13 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
02 - In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, pour in the key lime ice cream mixture, smooth the surface, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
04 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
06 - Beat together the unsalted butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating to incorporate.
07 - Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
08 - Scoop 16 tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten each slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
09 - Once the ice cream is firm, use a round cookie cutter matching the cookie size to cut out discs.
10 - Sandwich each ice cream disc between two graham cracker cookies. Serve at once or wrap tightly and return to the freezer until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is what you make when you want something cold, sharp, and nostalgic all at once—really, it's dessert magic in sandwich form.
- The tart lime ice cream tucked between crisp, homemade graham cookies is one of those combos you crave again the moment you finish.
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- Speed is your friend when sandwiching the ice cream and cookies—if you linger, things get messy fast.
- Lining both your ice cream and cookie baking sheets with parchment saves so much cleanup and guarantees easier release.
03 -
- Always zest your citrus before juicing—you’ll thank yourself later.
- An offset spatula is brilliant for getting smooth, even ice cream layers in the pan.