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Key Lime Pie Lush Recipe
Ben Carraoli

Key Lime Pie Lush Recipe

This Key Lime Pie Lush is a dreamy, no-bake dessert with five layers of creamy, tart, and sweet flavors. It’s refreshing, light, and perfect for warm days when you don’t want to turn on the oven. With a crunchy cookie crust, creamy lime filling, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s a dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz double-stuffed Golden Oreos about one family-size package – Golden Oreos add a sweet vanilla crunch. Double-stuffed works best for extra creaminess.
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted – Butter binds the cookie crumbs to form a firm crust.
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened – Use full-fat for a smooth, creamy texture. Light is fine, but avoid fat-free.
  • 6.8 oz instant vanilla pudding mix two 3.4 oz packages – Thickens the filling and adds sweetness without cooking.
  • 5½ cups heavy whipping cream divided – Freshly whipped cream gives the dessert a fluffy, light finish. Avoid store-bought whipped topping for best results.
  • 1 cup key lime juice fresh or bottled – Fresh gives the best flavor, but bottled works well too.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar – Sweetens the whipped cream and helps it hold shape.
  • Zest of 1 lime – Adds a pop of fresh citrus flavor.

Method
 

  1. Start by pulsing the Golden Oreos in a food processor until they turn into fine crumbs. Keep aside about 1½ cups of crumbs for later use. Mix the rest with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form a solid crust layer. Place it in the fridge while you prepare the next layer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add instant vanilla pudding mix and slowly blend in 2 cups of heavy cream, mixing well between additions. Stir in the key lime juice for that signature tart flavor. Reserve about ⅔ cup of this filling and spread the remaining mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. Take the reserved 1½ cups of Oreo crumbs and sprinkle them evenly on top of the cream cheese and lime filling. This creates a crumbly, slightly crunchy layer that balances the creamy textures. Make sure the crumbs cover the entire surface for even layering in every bite.
  4. Whip the remaining 3½ cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium peaks form. Set aside about one-third of this whipped cream. Fold the rest into the reserved ⅔ cup cream cheese mixture along with the lime zest. Spread this creamy, lime-zested mixture over the cookie crumb layer. Then, use the reserved whipped cream to spread or pipe neatly on top as the final layer.
  5. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, so all the layers set and flavors blend together. Slice into squares before serving. For a refreshing twist, you can also freeze it and serve as a chilled, frozen treat.