Key Lime Pie Popsicles

Name: Key Lime Pie Popsicles
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk ((1 1/4 cups)); 2 5.3 ounce containers plain non-fat Greek yogurt (1¼ cups); 1/2 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice ((or regular fresh lime juice)); 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest; 1 drop green food color ((optional)); 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs ((4 whole graham cracker sheets)); 1 Tablespoon white sugar; 2 Tablespoons melted butter

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Key lime pie popsicles are the best summer dessert, we love to eat all year long! These lime popsicles are sweet, tangy, creamy, crunchy, and deliciously cold. And, they even have a graham cracker crust on the bottom. It's like eating frozen key lime pie on a stick!

whte tray with sliced limes and key lime pie popsicles.

Why This Recipe Works

Frozen key lime pie is such a refreshing summer treat, and key lime pie popsicles are a fun twist. Just like a Florida key lime pie, they're brightly flavored and delicious.

Yes, they're lime popsicles, but they're lime popsicles elevated to a new level! Instead of simple lime or lime juice flavored popsicles, these lime popsicles are creamy, plus they have a crust!

For more fun, try our root beer float popsicles and our peaches and cream popsicles.

What Goes Into This Recipe

Sweetened condensed milk. Gives sweet flavor and creamy texture. Sweetened condensed milk is cow’s milk with about 60% of water removed and sugar added.

Plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Yogurt gives body and creaminess to the lime popsicles recipe. Greek yogurt is strained to remove whey, giving thicker consistency. It also adds protein, calcium, and B vitamins.

Key lime juice. Key limes are smaller and more yellow than regular lime; they give signature tartness and lime flavor to key lime pie recipes.

Lime zest. Adds lime flavor and tartness to these lime popsicles.

Graham crackers. Adds crunch for a “pie experience” to these lime popsicles.

Sugar. White sugar sweetens the crust.

Butter. Adds flavor and crispness to crust.

What is a Key Lime?

So, just what is a key lime? These limes are smaller than the usual Persian limes we find in supermarkets across the U.S.

The key lime is small, slightly yellow and has more seeds than its Persian cousin. It’s also a bit more tart and has a slight floral taste.

How to Make this Recipe

method for filling for key lime pie popsicles numbered.

It takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, plus some time to freeze. You can use popsicle molds or simple paper cups. There's definitely a gourmet touch to these frozen key lime pie on a stick type treats!

This recipe uses only four simple ingredients: fresh or bottled key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, and lime zest. As with key lime pie, when mixed, a chemical reaction causes these ingredients to thicken.

Just whisk the ingredients together in a bowl until well mixed.
Then pour the filling mixture into popsicle molds or paper cups.

How to Make Graham Cracker Crust

making crust for key lime pie popsicles numbered.

For the crust, smash graham crackers and mix them with sugar and butter.
Spoon graham cracker crust mixture over the lime mixture to finish filling each mold.
Insert your popsicle sticks, then freeze on a level surface at least 4 hours.
Once the popsicles are frozen hard, you can remove them from the mold.

Expert Tips

How to un-mold your popsicles. Dip popsicle mold in lukewarm water for 10 seconds to loosen, then wiggle stick and remove from mold.

Add sugar and butter. Sugar and melted butter will give a good crunch! Without these ingredients, your crumbs will seem damp and dull.

Zest limes first. Zest your limes before you juice them. It's difficult to zest once juice is extracted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if I don't have popsicle molds?

You can use a paper cup to mold your lime popsicles. Wait until the mixture is partially frozen and insert a popsicle stick. Continue freezing until frozen hard, then remove from freezer. It's easy to tear off the paper cup when you're ready to eat.

How long will these popsicles stay fresh in my freezer?

The lime popsicles will stay fresh in your freezer for about one month. Make sure you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

Can you make key lime popsicles without key limes?

Yes. You can use juice from regular limes to make these particular lime popsicles. The flavor will be a bit more subtle.

Is there a good substitute for graham cracker crumbs in key lime popsicles?

If you don't have graham cracker crumbs, you can substitute crushed whole graham crackers or crumbled vanilla wafers.

What is the difference between a popsicle and a paleta?

A paleta is made with natural ingredients like Mango, Pineapple or Bananas and other tropical fruits. Some paletas are cream-based, similar to gelato.

Traditional popsicles are make with water, sugar syrups and flavoring. Our version of lime popsicles could be called paletas since they use fresh lime juice and condensed milk!

If you're in the mood for an elegant dessert, try our fresh key lime pie. It's another easy dessert recipe with bright flavors. Meanwhile, you're gonna love these key lime pie popsicles--we think they're a taste of heaven.