This Triple Decker Key Lime Pie from Cucina De Yung is a showpiece dessert combining creamy, tart, and crunchy textures in every bite. The base is a buttery cinnamon‑brown‑sugar graham cracker crust, followed by a rich baked lime custard, a smooth no‑bake cream cheese lime layer, and crowned with fluffy key lime whipped cream. The result is a beautifully balanced, layered delight that’s simultaneously tangy, sweet, and indulgent. It's perfect for summer celebrations or when you're craving something elegant yet refreshingly bold. While it takes a bit of time and chilling, the payoff is impressive
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Crust
2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 stick (½ cup) melted butter
Layer 1 – Baked Lime Custard
2 (14‑oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup key lime juice
8 egg yolks, room temperature
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
Layer 2 – Chilled Cream Cheese Lime
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup key lime juice
¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Layer 3 – Key Lime Whipped Cream
1½ cups heavy cream, very cold
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp key lime juice
Prep pan & crust: Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment and wrap outside with foil. In a bowl, toss crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in butter and egg white until it holds when pinched. Press firmly into pan and bake at 350 °F for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly
Bake custard: Whisk egg yolks until creamy, then add condensed milk, sour cream, and lime juice. Pour into crust and bake at 350 °F for another 20 minutes. Cool completely before chilling
Prepare chilled layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy, then mix in condensed milk, sour cream, and lime juice. Spread over cooled custard, filling to ~¾ height. Chill in fridge .
Make whipped topping: Beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form, then stream in lime juice until slightly thickened. Spread or pipe on top of pie. Chill for 2+ hours for best texture .
Serve: Slice with a hot, dry knife for clean cuts. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Calories: ~980 kcal
Total Fat: ~44 g (Saturated ~30 g)
Cholesterol: ~405 mg
Sodium: ~508 mg
Carbohydrates: ~88 g
Fiber: ~1 g
Sugars: ~66 g
Protein: ~14 g