If you're not from Florida, let me let you in on a little citrusy secret: Key Lime Pie is basically the state’s unofficial love language. And lucky me, I live here! Which means I get to enjoy the real deal on the regular – including my 86-year-old dad’s famous homemade version (yes, he still rocks the pie game!)

But when I want all that creamy, tangy deliciousness without turning on the oven or waiting forever, this Key Lime Pie Dip swoops in like the zesty hero it is!

This no-bake treat is outrageously easy, super refreshing, and has the magical power of disappearing at parties! I mean, who doesn’t love a dessert you can scoop with a graham cracker?

It's got the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is so smooth it might as well be velvet!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup whipped topping
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup key lime juice
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 fresh lime, zested

And your kitchen lineup:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large bowl
• Electric mixer
• Silicone spoon
• Cheese grater

Let’s whip it up:

Use a cheese grater to zest the lime and set it aside.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it's nice and smooth.

Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, sugar, and most of the lime zest (save a little for flair at the end).

Gently fold in the whipped topping until everything is light and luscious.

Scoop it into a serving bowl and sprinkle the reserved lime zest on top.

Pop it in the fridge for at least an hour so it gets that dreamy, dip-worthy chill.

Tips & Serving Ideas:

• Serve it with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even fresh strawberries.
• Add a dollop of whipped cream and a twist of lime on top for extra pizzazz.
• Want more limey zing? Add a few drops of lime extract.
• No key limes? Bottled key lime juice works just fine, promise!

This dip is always the first thing to disappear from the dessert table, and once you try it, you’ll totally get why. It’s like sunshine in a bowl – and way easier than baking a pie!

Here are some more great Summer recipes you might love:

• Vintage Watermelon Feta Salad Like Grandma Made!
• Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Bites, But Make Them Easy With An Air Fryer!
• Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait Cups – Easy No Bake Party Dessert