Key lime pie is a favorite in our house but sometimes we’re craving the flavor but don’t want to put in the time to make a pie. Key lime pie dip is an easy answer for this raving! With this easy recipe you get the perfect mix of sweet and tart key lime in a cream cheese dip.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This is a quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require any baking. This makes it a great recipe for making with the kids in the kitchen.
- This recipe is made with common ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store.
- The mix of cream cheese, key lime juice and zest pair together for a classic flavor that people of all ages enjoy which makes it great for parties, holidays, dessert after dinner, or even a sweet snack on the weekends.
Ingredients & Equipment
This cream cheese key lime pie dip’s ingredient list is super simple. You only need 5 ingredients and you’ll easily find them when you’re shopping.
- cream cheese
- sweetened condensed milk
- sugar
- key lime juice
- lime zest
- whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Full measurements for each ingredient can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
You’ll also need a few things from the kitchen:
- Electric hand mixer (you can also use a stand mixer)
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cheese grater or zester
- Serving bowl
- Graham crackers or other dippers
Step By Step Instructions
This recipe makes 8 servings. It takes about 5 minutes of prep time and I recommend chilling for at least 1 hour before serving (though it is delicious right after you mix it too!)
Step 1. Use a cheese grater or zester to zest time lime and then set aside.
Step 2. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese in the large mixing bowl until it’s smooth.
Step 3. Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, sugar, and lime zest to the bowl. (Reserve some lime zest to sprinkle on the top of the dip.)
Step 4. Use the silicone spatula to gently fold the whipped topping into the mixture.
Step 5. Spread the lime dip into the serving bowl or dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for one hour or until ready to serve.
Step 6. Then top with remaining fresh lime zest and serve with graham crackers or your favorite dippers.
Variations
You can change up this recipe a bit by tweaking the mix-ins or toppings to add some extra flavor. Try some of these ideas:
- Add shredded coconut for a tropical touch.
- Stir in white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Fold in sliced strawberries or blueberries for more color and flavor.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers on top for crunch.
- Add a layer of toasted coconut flakes.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate or sweet berry sauce over the dip.
What to Dip in Key Lime Pie Dip
Graham crackers will give you the full key lime pie vibe, but this dip pairs well with a pretty big variety of different dippers. Try some of these ideas:
- Vanilla wafers
- Teddy grahams
- Animal crackers
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Oreos
- Golden Oreos
- Shortbread cookies
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Apple slices
- Raspberries
- Pineapple
- Biscotti
- Cinnamon sugar pita chips
- Rice Krispies treats
- Pound cake or angel food cake
- Pretzel rods or twists
- Potato chips
Leftovers & Storage
You can keep your key lime pie cheesecake dip or any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. When serving leftovers, stir the dip and top with additional key lime zest or graham cracker crumbs.
Tips & Tricks
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing. This will help you to get a smooth and lump-free mixture.
- Be sure to gently fold in whipped topping to keep the dip light and fluffy.
- For a thicker dip, use less whipped topping. For a fluffier dip, add more.
- You can use a stand mixer or an electric mixer to blend the ingredients together. If you don’t have either, you can just use a spatula or mixing spoon. It will just take a bit more work on your part.
- Fresh key lime juice and zest add the best flavor. Regular limes work if key limes aren’t available. Regular limes can also be easier to zest. But key limes will give you the tart flavors of key lime pie.
- If you want this easy key lime pie dip to be more green in color, you can mix in a drop or two of green food coloring.
More Sweet Dips
- Nutella Dip
- Funfetti Dip
- Chocolate Chip Dip
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Cherry Cheesecake Dip
- Brownie Batter Dip
- Booty Dip
- Hot Chocolate Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 fresh lime zested
- graham crackers or other dippers
Instructions
- Use a cheese grater or zester to zest the lime. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use the electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, sugar, and lime zest to the cream cheese. (Reserve some lime zest to sprinkle on the top.)
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a silicone spatula.
- Put the dip mixture into a serving bowl or dish, cover, and refrigerate for one hour.
- Top with lime zest and serve with graham crackers.
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