Key Lime Or Lemon Pie Graham Cracker Crunch Frostin

Name: Key Lime Or Lemon Pie Graham Cracker Crunch Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Graham Cracker Crunch (or buy an 8 or 9 inch graham cracker ready made crust); 1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1/4 cup Packed light brown sugar; Frosting; 1 12 oz (1 1/2 cup) Lime or Lemon Curd (I recommend the Mackays brand @ www.mackays.com) or make your own.; 1 0.25 ounce package unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons water; 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 tablespoon Confectioner's sugar; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; Zest and juice of 1 medium to large lime or lemon

Servings: persons

Graham Cracker Crunch (or buy an 8 or 9 inch graham cracker ready made crust)
1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/4 cup Packed light brown sugar
Frosting
1 12 oz (1 1/2 cup) Lime or Lemon Curd (I recommend the Mackays brand @ www.mackays.com) or make your own.
1 0.25 ounce package unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons water
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon Confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup Heavy cream
Zest and juice of 1 medium to large lime or lemon

1
Line an 8 inch square baking pan (a pyrex might be ok too) with foil allowing it to hang over the sides. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Press onto bottom of cake pan (no need to grease foil), and bake for 15 minutes in a 350F preheated oven. Cool for 1/2 hour; break into irregular chunks when ready to use frosting on cake or cupcakes.
2
Stir gelatin in water and microwave for 30 seconds. Let cool to room temperature, maybe 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese, sugar, juice and zest till light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add gelatin and beat to combine, then cream and beat till soft peaks (about 3 minutes). Add the curd and beat till combined (30 seconds).
3
Cover your cake or cupcakes, then sprinkle generously with the graham cracker crust crumbs (note you may have some leftover). Refrigerate for 1 hour so gelatin can set, but i find that you can even serve it immediately. Actually, I prefer it room temperature but if you prefer a texture that is closer to a key lime or lemon pie, you want it colder. Either way though is delicious.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Graham Cracker Crunch (or buy an 8 or 9 inch graham cracker ready made crust), 1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1/4 cup Packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Or Lemon Pie Graham Cracker Crunch Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Key Lime Or Lemon Pie Graham Cracker Crunch Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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