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No Bake Key Lime Eclair Cake

This No Bake Key Lime Eclair Cake is a cool and refreshing dessert made with layers of graham crackers, creamy key lime filling, and whipped topping. Easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice fresh or bottled (Start with 1/2 cup and adjust to taste- I used 3/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest optional but recommended
  • 1 8 oz container whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
For Garnish/topping
  • Crushed Graham crackers
  • lime zest
  • additional whipped topping or whipped cream

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and the zest. Blend until well combined.
  3. Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy
  4. Add a layer of graham crackers to a 9x13 baking dish (breaking some small pieces to completely cover the bottom).
  5. Spread a layer of key lime filling over the graham crackers. Repeat layers until pan is full (3 layers) Finish with filling on top.
    (note- you will have a few graham crackers left- use to crush for topping).
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6-8 hours).
  7. When ready to serve add some crushed graham crackers on top along with some additional lime zest. Slice, serve, and top with whipped cream of desired.