Indulge in the tropical delight of a low-calorie key lime pie without sacrificing the classic creamy texture and tangy citrus zing. Discover a collection of guilt-free recipes that transform this iconic dessert into a healthier version, perfect for those seeking a balance between taste and well-being. These recipes utilize wholesome ingredients, clever substitutions, and innovative techniques to create a lighter and healthier version of the traditional key lime pie, without compromising on flavor or satisfaction.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KEY LIME PIE - LOW CARB VERSION
A delicious, low-carb pie that actually tastes great! You, your family and friends will love this one.
Provided by Jo Ann
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup ground pecans, butter, 2 packets sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of an 8 inch pie plate; refrigerate until firm.
- In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream with 2 packets sweetener until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with high sides, mix the gelatin with boiling water until all the gelatin has dissolved. Then stir in the cold water. With an electric mixer, slowly beat in the cream cheese. After all cream cheese is added, stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract, and beat at high speed until smooth. Carefully fold in the whipped cream. Use a spatula to scrape mixture into the pie pan and spread around. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons ground nuts on top. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow gelatin to set thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 267.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
NO-BAKE SKINNY KEY LIME PIE
This No-Bake Skinny Key Lime Pie is easy to make and much lower in calories than traditional key lime pie! This pie makes a delicious and satisfying lime dessert!
Provided by Kasey
Categories Desserts
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Microwave 1/4 cup of water for about 1 minute until boiling. Whisk the lime jello powder into the boiling water until completely dissolved.
- Whisk the yogurt into the lime jello until well combined.
- Fold in the cool whip until the filling is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth over the top. Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours until set.
- Optional: garnish pie with lime zest and lime twists
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice (1/10 of pie), Sodium 130 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE
This healthy key lime pie has a buttery crust and is topped with a rich and creamy lime filling! No sugar needed, it uses simple ingredients and is sure to impress!
Provided by Arman
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170C/325F. Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, add your crushed cookies, sweetener, and melted butter and mix until combined. Transfer into the pan and press into place.
- Add your filling ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer on top of the crust and place in the oven. Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes, or until the middle is set.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Once the pie is chilled, prepare the whipped topping. Scoop out the cream portion of the coconut milk and add it into a mixing bowl. Add the sweetener and lime extract and beat until soft peaks form. Spread over the top of the pie and slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 16 g, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 1 g
NO-BAKE KEY LIME YOGURT PIE
This cool and creamy custard pie is too good to reserve only for times of indulgence. At least that's how we feel, and it's the reason we developed this lower-calorie recipe. Its limey flavor comes from the inclusion of juice, zest and one secret shortcut ingredient: Yoplait® Light Thick & Creamy Key lime pie yogurt. Adding in yogurt, along with fat-free cream cheese and Cool Whip lite, helped us recreate the trademark creamy texture and rich flavor of this pie, while avoiding the higher-calorie evaporated milk and whipped cream used in the traditional recipe. The result of these smart swaps is a 200-calorie treat that's earned approval from well over 100 of your fellow home cooks.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, mix water and lime juice. Sprinkle gelatin on lime juice mixture; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add yogurt and lime juice mixture; beat on low speed until well blended.
- Fold in whipped topping and lime peel. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
REDUCED-FAT KEY LIME PIE
You can adjust this recipe to have even lower fat, or use all full-fat ingredients. I use regular sugar and one can of full-fat condensed milk, but you could use Splenda and use non-fat milk for both cans. You could also use egg substitute rather than whole eggs. However, I wouldn't go any lower than reduced-fat sour cream, the non-fat is too thin and runny for a topping. And do NOT attempt this with bottled lime juice - blech. This was originally an Emeril recipe that I tweaked to be low-fat.
Provided by Stella8037
Categories Pie
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Crush graham crackers in a ziptop bag with a rolling pin, or use a food processor.
- Mix in sugar and butter (it's easiest to do this with your hands.).
- Press crumb mixture into a pie plate.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Reduce oven to 325.
- Combine condensed milk, lime juice, and eggs - pour into cooled crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Allow to chill at least 2 hours, overnight is better.
- Combine sour cream and confectioner's sugar, spread over the top of the chilled pie.
- Garnish with lime zest if desired.
- If you use a 9-inch pie plate, you might have a little crust mixture and filling leftover - I usually make mini-pies in ramekins with this so I don't waste the lime-y goodness! For those, I bake the crust 6 minutes and the filling 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 90.4, Sodium 219.7, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 42.8, Protein 7.7
LOW-FAT KEY LIME PIE
Categories Citrus Dairy Fruit Dessert Fourth of July Picnic Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Yogurt Low/No Sugar St. Patrick's Day Mother's Day
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin packets into the boiling water--use wire whisk to ensure gelatin is completely dissolved. 2. Stir in yogurt with wire whisk. 3. Fold in whipped topping with wooden spoon. 4. Spread in pie crust. 5. Garnish with lime slices or curled lime zest. 6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
NO BAKE KEY LIME PIE
This is a quick and easy refreshing pie. It may be served either chilled or frozen! Graham cracker pie crust can be used instead of a baked pie crust.
Provided by Shirley
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the lemonade and the water to boiling. Add the gelatin and the cream cheese and blend well.
- Fold in the non-dairy whipped topping.
- Pour mixture into the pie shell and chill or freeze. It's a breeze!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 40.9 g
NELLIE'S LOW-FAT KEY LIME PIE
From "The Original Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice" bottle label. A nice lighter version of the famous pie. No baking required. Cook time is chill time.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Pie
Time 8h15m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together milk, yogurt, lime juice and zest. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let soften for 2 minutes, then whisk into lime mixture.
- Refrigerate 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to set. Pour into pie shell and refrigerate, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 190.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4
FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE
For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! -Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Whisk in yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust., Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a pre-made graham cracker crust. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to keep the calories down.
- Make your own key lime juice. This is easy to do and it will give your pie a much more authentic flavor.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese. This will help to keep the calories down without sacrificing flavor.
- Use low-fat or non-fat milk. This will also help to reduce the calories and fat content of your pie.
- Use a sugar substitute, such as stevia or monk fruit. This will help to keep the carbs and sugar content of your pie low.
- Top your pie with fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries. This will add a pop of color and flavor, and it will also help to boost the nutritional value of your pie.
Conclusion:
This low-calorie key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs and preferences. So next time you are craving a sweet treat, give this low-calorie key lime pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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