No-Bake Lime Chiffon Pie

Health score
3%
No-Bake Lime Chiffon Pie
140 min.
8
213kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with our No-Bake Lime Chiffon Pie! This delightful dessert is perfect for warm days when you crave something light and zesty. With its vibrant lime flavor and creamy texture, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. You don’t need to turn on the oven, making it an ideal choice for those hot afternoons when you want to keep your kitchen cool. The combination of tangy lime juice and sweetened condensed milk creates a luscious filling that is both satisfying and refreshing. Plus, the addition of Cool Whip gives it a light, airy quality that melts in your mouth.

Not only is this pie a treat for the taste buds, but it’s also visually stunning. The vibrant green and yellow hues can be enhanced with a few drops of food coloring, making it a showstopper on any dessert table. Garnished with fresh lime slices, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

With just 213 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice (or two!) without the guilt. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, this No-Bake Lime Chiffon Pie is the perfect way to bring a burst of sunshine to your dessert menu. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up this delightful treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.5 cup condensed milk fat-free sweetened (from 14-oz can)
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • drop food coloring yellow
  • cups cool whip fat-free frozen thawed (from 12-oz container)
  • oz graham crackers 
  • slices lime cut into quarters, if desired thin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, place lime juice; sprinkle with gelatin.
  2. Let stand 1 minute to soften.
  3. Heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in lime peel.
  5. In medium bowl, mix condensed milk and food colors. Stir in lime juice mixture. Using rubber spatula, fold in all but 1/4 cup of the whipped topping.
  6. Spread in pie crust, smoothing top. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
  7. Before serving, garnish pie with remaining 1/4 cup whipped topping and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein9.19%
Fat23.35%
Carbs67.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.88
Glycemic Load
17.81
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.1960869217696%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
1.12mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.44kcal
10.67%
Fat:5.67g
8.73%
Saturated Fat:2.46g
15.37%
Carbohydrates:36.88g
12.29%
Net Carbohydrates:35.96g
13.07%
Sugar:21.47g
23.86%
Cholesterol:12.5mg
4.17%
Sodium:193.58mg
8.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.03g
10.05%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.57%
Phosphorus:118.73mg
11.87%
Calcium:113.74mg
11.37%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.65%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.27%
Selenium:4.36µg
6.23%
Magnesium:21.57mg
5.39%
Iron:0.95mg
5.27%
Vitamin B3:1mg
4.98%
Folate:19.61µg
4.9%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.79%
Potassium:161.56mg
4.62%
Vitamin C:3.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.06%
Fiber:0.93g
3.71%
Vitamin A:121.98IU
2.44%
Copper:0.04mg
2.05%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.58%
140 min.
8
242kcal