Key Lime Pie Sandwiches (Print Version)
Tangy key lime filling between crisp graham cookies for a bright, creamy frozen summer treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Key Lime Ice Cream
01 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon finely grated 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, room temperature
13 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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 separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until uniformly combined. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, pour in the ice cream base, and smooth the surface. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
06 - In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined and a cohesive dough forms.
08 - Portion dough into 16 tablespoon-sized balls, arrange on the prepared baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
09 - Once the ice cream is frozen, use a round cookie cutter matching the cookies' size to cut out 8 ice cream discs. Sandwich each disc between two graham cracker cookies.
10 - Serve sandwiches immediately or wrap individually and return to the freezer until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s your secret weapon when temperatures soar and company arrives unexpectedly.
- The punchy citrus ice cream and chewy graham cookies recreate dessert nostalgia—but way cooler.
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- I once rushed cooling the cookies, and warm cookies melted the ice cream—patience is critical!
- Switching from regular lime to key lime juice unlocked a deeper, floral tartness that made the whole dessert sing.
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- Don’t skip the parchment—it guarantees easy removal of the ice cream slab, saving you from a mess.
- A microplane for zesting is worth its weight in gold—it picks up the brightest flavor and aroma.