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Key Lime Pie Lasagna

Teresa Ambra

Key Lime Pie Lasagna is absolutely the B-E-S-T!!! This dessert is fluffy and creamy, with just a little tartness from the Key Lime Pie filling. This four-layer dessert has a nutty crust layer. It’s topped with a cheesecake layer. That’s followed by a Key Lime Pie filling layer. Finally, it’s topped off with whipped topping, more nuts and a little lime zest. Terrific, spectacular, extraordinary are only a few adjectives that can describe this fantastic dessert.

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Back last fall, I saw that our grocery stores were stocking  Lucky Leaf Key Lime Pie filling. As soon as I saw it, I snatched several cans off the shelf knowing that I was going to try some new recipe with them. I wavered back and forth on what to make, but finally came up with this layered dessert. Based on my Mississippi Mud Pie dessert, this Key Lime Pie Lasagna rocks!

I served it to our Friday night church care group. We meet weekly and there’s always fabulous food to be had! I got so many ooohs and ahhhs over this dessert. Everyone, without exception, loved it. Yes, I hit the Grand Slam with this recipe. It had just the right amount of sweetness balanced with a little tartness. It had just the right amount of crunchiness from the crust to balance all the creamy layers. Of course, it didn’t hurt to have that cheesecake layer in the middle, either.

If you want a dessert that will wow your family and friends for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, this is the dessert that will do it. It’s really not a difficult dessert to make either. Layer one is baked, but has only 3 ingredients. Layer 2 has only 3 ingredients. Layer 3 has one ingredient. Layer 4 has 3 ingredients, but you can use only one if you want to scrap the nuts and lime zest on top. So it’s really pretty simple.

Ok, now something closer to home. Have you all seen the new Magnolia Table cookbook? Well I got my copy last week and I’ve been pouring through it. It’s got some great recipes I can’t wait to try out. (I.e., Jojo’s Biscuits, Chip’s pancakes and a Lemon Pie that looked spectacular). I rarely buy cookbooks anymore because I have too many of them already. It’s also easier just to look stuff up on Pinterest and the Internet these days. But I’m glad I ordered this one. It tells their story so beautifully.

John and I took our youngest son and his wife to the Silos shopping last Saturday. Wow, was it ever packed. It’s like going to Disney World! It’s a beautiful place. We were hoping to get in to Magnolia Table for lunch. We got there at 12:30. We expected to have to wait an hour or so.  Unfortunately, they had stopped adding people to their waiting list at 11:00 a.m. for 3:00 p.m. closing! Note to self: NEVER visit Magnolia properties on a weekend. Go on a week day! 🙂 Even still we had fun walking around the shops and drooling over all the food from their catering trucks outside. I had one each of Joanna’s cookies: a sugar cookie and a chocolate chip cookie with peanuts and pecans. Both were awesome.

Where was I? Oh, yeah, back to dessert. You can refrigerate the dessert or freeze it until about an hour before you’re ready to serve it. Seriously, if you want a “knock-your-socks-off” dessert, give Key Lime Pie Lasagna a try. I guarantee your family and friends will be raving over it too.

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Key Lime Pie Lasagna is a fabulous dessert. 

Key Lime Pie Lasagna | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | BEST #KeyLimePie #dessert ever! This four-layered dessert is spectacular. It's perfect for #holidays like #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #cheesecake #KeyLime

This is the perfect dessert for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Especially if you enjoy Key Lime Pie.

Key Lime Pie Lasagna | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | BEST #KeyLimePie #dessert ever! This four-layered dessert is spectacular. It's perfect for #holidays like #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #cheesecake #KeyLime

Key Lime Pie Lasagna is a four-layer dessert that’s absolutely mouthwatering and spectacular.

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If you want an extraordinary dessert for company or holidays, this dessert will knock your socks off!

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients for the crust layer (Layer one).

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Melt butter. Add flour and nuts. (I used pecans). Stir to combine.

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Press into a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish with a fork.

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Bake at 300 degrees about 10 minutes or until slightly browned and done. Allow crust layer to cool completely before adding the next layer.

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I used these ingredients for the cheesecake layer (Layer two).

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Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and whipped topping.

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Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

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Spread cheesecake layer (layer two) over top of crust layer (layer one).

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I used these ingredients for the Key Lime Pie Filling layer (Layer three).

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Spread Key Lime Pie Filling layer (layer three) over top of the cheesecake layer (layer two).

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I used these ingredients for the topping layer (layer four).

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Spread whipped topping (layer four) over top of the Key Lime Pie Filling layer (layer three).

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Sprinkle with grated lime zest and finely diced pecans to complete topping layer (layer four). Refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.

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Every bite of Key Lime Pie Lasagna will have you oooohnhhhing and aaaahhhhing too!

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The light and creamy texture of this dessert makes for one pleasurable culinary experience!

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It’s time to dig in!

Here’s the recipe.

KEY LIME PIE LASAGNA

(My own concoction)

Key Lime Pie Lasagna | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | BEST #KeyLimePie #dessert ever! This four-layered dessert is spectacular. It's perfect for #holidays like #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #cheesecake #KeyLime

Key Lime Pie Lasagna

Teresa Ambra
This amazing dessert has four layers of incredible deliciousness! The first layer is a nutty crust layer. The second layer is a cheesecake layer. The third layer is a Key Lie Pie filling layer. Then the top layer includes non-dairy whipped topping, nuts and lime zest. It's the perfect dessert for holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 3 large mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 3 wooden spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
  • 1 spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 lemon zester or grater for the lime

Ingredients
  

LAYER 1 - CRUST LAYER:

  • 1 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter melted (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup pecan chips (finely diced pecans)

LAYER 2 - CHEESECAKE LAYER:

  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. ctn. non-dairy whipping topping thawed

LAYER 3 - KEY LIME PIE LAYER:

  • 42 oz. can Lucky Leaf Key Lime Pie filling (two 21-oz. cans)

LAYER 4 - TOPPING LAYER:

  • 8 oz. ctn. non dairy whipped topping thawed
  • 1 key lime grated very fine (you will not use all of it)
  • 1/3 cup pecans finely diced (more or less, as desired)

Instructions
 

LAYER 1 - CRUST LAYER:

  • Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and press into a greased 9x13” glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely before adding next layer.

LAYER 2 - CHEESECAKE LAYER:

  • Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spread over top of cooled crust layer.

LAYER 3 - KEY LIME PIE LAYER:

  • Spoon key lime pie filling evenly over top of cream cheese layer.

LAYER 4 - TOPPING LAYER:

  • Spread whipped topping over top of key lime pie filling layer.
  • Sprinkle with pecans and grated lime zest.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Notes

NOTE: You must allow the crust layer to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
 
NOTE: If you freeze the dessert, set it out about an hour before serving.
 
NOTE: You may leave off the grated lime on the top layer, if desired.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesecake, cream cheese, dessert, key lime pie
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Key Lime Pie Lasagna | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | BEST #KeyLimePie #dessert ever! This four-layered dessert is spectacular. It's perfect for #holidays like #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #cheesecake #KeyLime

Key Lime Pie Lasagna is all you could ask for in a dessert. Plus, it’s really easy to put together.

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Are you drooling yet?

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If you enjoy Key Lime Pie, you’ll love this dessert.

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This is one of those desserts that goes quickly. We had several come back for multiple pieces!

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Key Lime Pie Lasagna | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | BEST #KeyLimePie #dessert ever! This four-layered dessert is spectacular. It's perfect for #holidays like #MothersDay or #FathersDay. #cheesecake #KeyLime

Key Lime Pie Lasagna

Teresa Ambra
This amazing dessert has four layers of incredible deliciousness! The first layer is a nutty crust layer. The second layer is a cheesecake layer. The third layer is a Key Lie Pie filling layer. Then the top layer includes non-dairy whipped topping, nuts and lime zest. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 3 large mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 3 wooden spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
  • 1 spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 lemon zester or grater for the lime

Ingredients
  

LAYER 1 – CRUST LAYER:

  • 1 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter melted (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup pecan chips (finely diced pecans)

LAYER 2 – CHEESECAKE LAYER:

  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. ctn. non-dairy whipping topping thawed

LAYER 3 – KEY LIME PIE LAYER:

  • 42 oz. can Lucky Leaf Key Lime Pie filling (two 21-oz. cans)

LAYER 4 – TOPPING LAYER:

  • 8 oz. ctn. non dairy whipped topping thawed
  • 1 key lime grated very fine (you will not use all of it)
  • 1/3 cup pecans finely diced (more or less, as desired)

Instructions
 

LAYER 1 – CRUST LAYER:

  • Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and press into a greased 9×13” glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely before adding next layer.

LAYER 2 – CHEESECAKE LAYER:

  • Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spread over top of cooled crust layer.

LAYER 3 – KEY LIME PIE LAYER:

  • Spoon key lime pie filling evenly over top of cream cheese layer.

LAYER 4 – TOPPING LAYER:

  • Spread whipped topping over top of key lime pie filling layer.
  • Sprinkle with pecans and grated lime zest.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Notes

NOTE: You must allow the crust layer to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
 
NOTE: If you freeze the dessert, set it out about an hour before serving.
 
NOTE: You may leave off the grated lime on the top layer, if desired.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesecake, cream cheese, dessert, key lime pie
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

10 Comments

  • Kathy

    April 24, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Good idea, but the pie filling is terrible. I frequently use other pie filling flavors, but this was sans flavor. The first layer on the crust didnt have much “cheesecake” flavor either. I made my own shortbread crust. Also, too much cool whip. Great concept, but I wont make this again, at least not with Lucky Leaf Key Lime pie filling.

    1. Teresa

      April 24, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Hi, Kathy, We’ve always enjoyed Lucky Leaf’s pie fillings and this one was no exception. Everyone who tried this loved it. Did you use their brand?

      1. Kathy

        April 29, 2019 at 8:03 pm

        Yes. I said that in my comment. I also mentioned that I’ve used other lucky leaf fillings, but this one was really lacking. As I said, the concept is very clever, but maybe with a true key lime filling or maybe lime curd, it would have flavor. Your saying that everyone who tried it loved it. That doesn’t mean that I, or my family should love it too. They wouldn’t eat it because it tasted like chemicals sandwiched in a sea of cool whip. I have been cooking probably longer than you have been alive, so I guess I am entitled to my honest opinion. Good luck with your future creations.

        1. Teresa

          April 30, 2019 at 7:47 pm

          Hi, Kathy. I’m sorry if you felt I implied that you should like it just because everyone else did. I’m sure that a home-made key lime filling would be terrific, just a little more work. I’m also sad that your batch of key lime pie filling tasted so bad. Of course, you are entitled to your opinion. P.S. Unless you’re 80 years old or above, you probably have not been cooking longer than I’ve been alive. I’m no young whipper snapper. 🙂 wink, wink. Enjoy your week.

  • David

    May 14, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    Great dessert. I did it yesterday and my son loves it a lot. He ate it all. Thanks for great recipe, Teresa. gmail sign in

    1. Teresa

      May 15, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks for letting me know. We thought it was terrific too.

  • Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess

    May 3, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Teresa, this would definitely be a hit at our house! My family would definitely go ga-ga over it and it’s the perfect spring/summer dessert! Can’t wait to make it!!

    1. Teresa

      May 3, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks, Kim. We sure loved it! Hope you enjoy it.

      1. Linda

        February 20, 2023 at 7:56 am

        5 stars
        I wanted to let you know I love your attention to detail with your recipes. Others could take a learning page from you. Also, ignore the haters, as they can move on with their negativity-and I never understand why it becomes a challenge of my taste buds against yours…and who’s been around longer issue? Your response was eloquent.

        I will be trying this today for my birthday. Family is grown and lives 1,000nds of miles away, so I’m treating myself! Thank you, again.

        1. Teresa Ambra

          February 21, 2023 at 4:57 pm

          Hi Linda. Thank you so much for the very kind note. I thought this dessert was terrific. I hope you enjoy it too.

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