Kiwi Lime Pie In a Jar -- An easy no-bake dessert recipe that's the perfect balance between sweet and tart. No refined sugar added!
I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
So remember that time where I told you I ate a kiwi like an apple, and the entire internet lost their minds?
Yes, the ENTIRE internet. Whelp I may have found a more socially appropriate alternative.
This month's Recipe Redux sponsored contest is with Zespri SunGold kiwifruit, which unlike the previously infamous kiwi is clean shaven of it's fuzzy exterior. Hence, making them a far more PC skin-eating fruit.
But for those who aren't ready to jump the fence onto the kiwi skin eating express, I left them out of this recipe for you. Don't worry, I ate them for you.
Key lime pie is one of those desserts that is just screaming, "Hey! Eat me only in tropical and sunny climates!"
...or at least pretend while you're eating it. While sunglasses are optional, I highly recommend for optional enjoyment.
But sometimes it's just little ol' me, and don't want an entire sweetly tart pie yelling at me about the humidity and UV ray index.
Or that my pie dish is currently MIA for the past 6 months. One of life's biggest questions that has yet to be answered...
So I made one in a jar instead, because I have plenty of those taking up prime cupboard real estate. I do live in a hipster town after all, so that's like an unwritten law or something.
SunGold's are naturally a bit sweeter, and more honey-like than traditional kiwis, so I didn't have to add much additional sweetener to this. And don't give me that look, the avocado makes this super duper creamy, and naturally green-esque without any of that potent dyes that turn your tongue into a glow stick for 3 days.
Kiwi Lime Pie In a Jar
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ large avocado
- 2 Zespri SunGold kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 4 sheets whole graham crackers crushed) *
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for graham cracker crumbs.
- Blend until smooth.
- In a large jar, or two smaller jars, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs to coat the bottom.
- Top with a third of the yogurt mixture.
- Repeat the process two more times.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle tops with graham cracker crumbs just before serving.
Notes
* Use gluten-free graham crackers or crushed pecans to make gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
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Have you ever eaten the skin of a kiwi before?
What's your favorite summertime pie?
Stephanie Roberts
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Emily Cooper
Hi Stephanie! Thanks for checking out the blog! I'm sure you will have a blast and learn so much. Keep in touch!
Deanna Segrave-Daly
OK I love the idea of SunGold being a more PC/acceptable way to eat the kiwifruit skin 🙂 And secondly love the play on key lime pie with this recipe!
Emily Cooper
Thanks Deanna! 😀
Kelli
I'm such a sucker for lime/lemon desserts and foods in jars. . .pinned this right away! Love your take on key lime pie!
Emily Cooper
Thanks Kelli! Let me know if you give a try!
Serena
SunGold are clean-shaven...hahaha! (: Just for the record, 2 of my kids eat kiwifruit skin - and the other 2 don't! I was JUST craving Key Lime Pie ...totally making!
Emily Cooper
Thanks Serena! Glad at least two of your kiddos can relate 🙂
Rachel @ Delicious Balance
Such a fun idea and beautiful pictures! I have a lot of empty jars taking up some prime cupboard real estate, too!
Courtney
How delicious does this look! What a perfect combination of flavors.
Farrah
Ohmygoodness this looks so amazing!!! *-* I need to go get graham crackers and more kiwis! <3
Emily Cooper
I always need more kiwis! Haha! 😀
Carly @ FitLiving Eats
I love key lime pie!! Now, I'm craving it, too. I have all of these ingredients, so I'll need to make this one soon!
Emily Cooper
Thanks Carly! Let me know what you think if you give it a try!
Karman @ The Nutrition Adventure
Considering that Key Lime Pie is my favorite pie EVER, I'm quite certain I will love this Kiwi Lime Pie in a jar! Such a fun idea 🙂
Emily Cooper
Thanks Karman! Isn't key lime pie just the greatest in the summer?!
Carrie A Groff
I love Kiwi's and have been eating them every day! Even made a yummy strawberry kiwi overnight oats recently. BUT I have never eaten the skin of a kiwi! lol This looks so yummy!! I love the layers with the graham cracker crumbs!
Abbey Sharp
What a fun dish! I'm a huge kiwi fan, so this recipe is a must!
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Kaila
I LOVE anything key lime! This is such a creative idea and so perfect for a refreshing summer dessert!! Can't wait to try it!
Jenny Shea Rawn
Oh my goodness, loving this dessert idea! Such a fun twist on key lime pie.
Natalie
Wow that sounds so refreshing and so flavorful. I love how easy this is to make. Summer calls for easy desserts like this one. Love it!
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