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Key Lime Pie Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a perfect Key Lime Pie. That graham cracker crust filled with a bright and zippy but totally creamy filling is meant to be your dessert this week.
THIS IS THE BEST KEY LIME PIE RECIPE EVER!!
Phew.
Sometimes you just gotta yell it to make it known. I’ve been making key lime pie since I got married 16 years ago and this is the ultimate recipe. It all started with key lime pie that Cade had while serving a mission for 2 years in Brazil. It’s called Torta de Limão in Brazil and while we adore this recipe for bars, our pie needed to have that Florida key lime vibe so I’ve been testing and testing off and on for years until this year I decided to throw in a little sour cream and bam! Deliciousness is served.
What Ingredients are Needed for Key Lime Pie?
This recipe is so simple that it’s dangerous! You only need a few ingredients, and you’ll likely have several of them on hand already. Here is your grocery list:
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make a Key Lime Pie Recipe
And you thought the ingredients list was nice and easy! Just wait until you see how easy it is to make this pie! Here are the basic steps:
What is the Difference Between Key Lime and Regular Lime?
Key limes are more aromatic, with more tart and more floral juice. They are smaller than regular limes, and are slightly yellow in color.
What Can You Substitute for Key Lime?
You can substitute half fresh lemon juice and half fresh lime juice for key lime.
How to Decorate a Key Lime Pie
Key lime pies are tart so I like a dollop of whipped cream on the top. I prefer using stabilized whipped cream so that the whipped cream holds its shape and is extra pretty. Place the whipped cream in a piping bag with a large decorating tip.
Holding the bag straight up and down, give it a good squeeze over the top of the slice of pie and then slowly lessen the pressure as you life up. Then stop squeezing and pull the tip away from the pie creating that sharp peak.
I also think it’s super pretty to sprinkle some lime zest on top to give it some extra flavor and color.
If you want to skip the piping bag altogether, just spread a layer of whipped cream all over the top of the pie and sprinkle with lime zest.
What Can You Substitute For Stabilized Whipped Cream?
You can use Cool Whip instead of stabilized whipped cream.
Can Key Lime Pie Be Frozen?
I’ve seen conflict information on this, but to be honest, I have not had much success with it. It separates and gets runny. Then the crust is soggy. I guess you’ll just have to eat it all!
Does Key Lime Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?
Yes, I recommend refrigerating leftovers. Keeping it in the fridge with help it hold it’s structure and it will last for up to 4 days.
What Make a Key Lime Pie Thicken?
Sometimes the answer is science…plain and simple! The acid of the key lime juice reacts with proteins in the sweetened condensed milk to thicken the filling. This is why it is important to let the pie sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the BEST key lime pie recipe in all the land! Make it for Pi day, a bridal shower, St. Patrick’s day, a summer BBQ, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving…it’s a pie for all occasions! It is thick and creamy and just what you’re craving!
More Dreamy Lime Desserts:
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Key Lime Pie
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 488kcal
Equipment
cover lightly and refrigerate
Nutrition
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There’s nothing quite like a perfect Key Lime Pie. That graham cracker crust filled with a bright and zippy but totally creamy filling is meant to be your dessert this week.
THIS IS THE BEST KEY LIME PIE RECIPE EVER!!
Phew.
Sometimes you just gotta yell it to make it known. I’ve been making key lime pie since I got married 16 years ago and this is the ultimate recipe. It all started with key lime pie that Cade had while serving a mission for 2 years in Brazil. It’s called Torta de Limão in Brazil and while we adore this recipe for bars, our pie needed to have that Florida key lime vibe so I’ve been testing and testing off and on for years until this year I decided to throw in a little sour cream and bam! Deliciousness is served.
What Ingredients are Needed for Key Lime Pie?
This recipe is so simple that it’s dangerous! You only need a few ingredients, and you’ll likely have several of them on hand already. Here is your grocery list:
- Graham Cracker Crust (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – give the pie it’s sweetness and creaminess
- Sour Cream – adds creaminess and tartness
- Lime Zest – flavor, flavor, flavor
- Lime Juice – squeeze your own juice or buy bottled key lime juice, I always recommend fresh!
- Egg Yolks – add so much richness
- Stabilized Whipped Cream
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make a Key Lime Pie Recipe
And you thought the ingredients list was nice and easy! Just wait until you see how easy it is to make this pie! Here are the basic steps:
- Make a graham cracker crust and let it cool.
- Whisk all the filling ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake and then cool.
- Serve with whipped cream on top.
What is the Difference Between Key Lime and Regular Lime?
Key limes are more aromatic, with more tart and more floral juice. They are smaller than regular limes, and are slightly yellow in color.
What Can You Substitute for Key Lime?
You can substitute half fresh lemon juice and half fresh lime juice for key lime.
How to Decorate a Key Lime Pie
Key lime pies are tart so I like a dollop of whipped cream on the top. I prefer using stabilized whipped cream so that the whipped cream holds its shape and is extra pretty. Place the whipped cream in a piping bag with a large decorating tip.
Holding the bag straight up and down, give it a good squeeze over the top of the slice of pie and then slowly lessen the pressure as you life up. Then stop squeezing and pull the tip away from the pie creating that sharp peak.
I also think it’s super pretty to sprinkle some lime zest on top to give it some extra flavor and color.
If you want to skip the piping bag altogether, just spread a layer of whipped cream all over the top of the pie and sprinkle with lime zest.
What Can You Substitute For Stabilized Whipped Cream?
You can use Cool Whip instead of stabilized whipped cream.
Can Key Lime Pie Be Frozen?
I’ve seen conflict information on this, but to be honest, I have not had much success with it. It separates and gets runny. Then the crust is soggy. I guess you’ll just have to eat it all!
Does Key Lime Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?
Yes, I recommend refrigerating leftovers. Keeping it in the fridge with help it hold it’s structure and it will last for up to 4 days.
What Make a Key Lime Pie Thicken?
Sometimes the answer is science…plain and simple! The acid of the key lime juice reacts with proteins in the sweetened condensed milk to thicken the filling. This is why it is important to let the pie sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is the BEST key lime pie recipe in all the land! Make it for Pi day, a bridal shower, St. Patrick’s day, a summer BBQ, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving…it’s a pie for all occasions! It is thick and creamy and just what you’re craving!
More Dreamy Lime Desserts:
- Key Lime Meringue Pie
- Key Lime Oreo Cream Pie
- Raspberry Lime Cupcakes
- Key Lime Bars
- Key Lime Crumble
- Lime Cheesecake with Triple Berry Sauce
- Key Lime Pie Milkshake
- Key Lime Cookies
- Blackberry Lime Bars
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Our new book is now available!
From food prep to clean-up, this unique cookbook guides the way through every step, including meal lists and easy-to-follow recipes, and features dollops of heartwarming family stories, insights, and kid-friendly food activities to keep young chefs focused on fun in the kitchen.
Buy now
Key Lime Pie
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 488kcal
Equipment
- 9 inch pie tin
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz. cans
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest about 2 limes
- 3/4 Cup Lime Juice Key lime, or regular lime
- 2 Egg Yolks large
- Stabilized whipped cream for serving
- Prepare the pie crust and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the filling ingredients.
- Pour into a pie dish and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven to cool for 15 minutes then transfer to the fridge for 3 hours to set.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream.
cover lightly and refrigerate
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 1mg
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