Quick Key Lime Pie

A couple years ago the Kool-Aid pie was all over the internet.  I decided to try it.  Went to the store to purchase the items.  Of course, I did not put together a list.  Silly me got Jell-O instead of Kook-Aid.  I did not feel like running back out, so I figured I would  make up a recipe with what I had. 

I remembered a recipe my grandmother used to make and somewhat based it off of that.

I started mixing and when I was done, John, the good sport he is when it come to tasting my concoctions, said it was awesome!!  And so it began.  

This pie has been a hit every time I have served it!

Here is the recipe.  It makes 2 pies.  Don't fret, one can be frozen for later.

2 graham cracker pies crusts

3/4 Cup very hot or boiling water

1 box lime jello

1 can crushed pineapple (drained)

1 package cream cheese (room temp)

1 can sweetened condensed milk (chilled)

1 tub cool whip

1 lime (sliced)

In water, mix jello til dissolved.  Set aside.

In medium mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with blender on med speed til creamy.  (About 2 min.)

Stir in Jello mix.

Then stir in cool whip.  

Finally, stir in pineapple.

Spoon into graham cracker crusts and chill for at least 1 hour.

Garnish with slime slices and serve.

Get creative.  I have used orange jello and diced mandarin oranges and a few other combinations.  

Enjoy!!