5 from 90 votes
Easy Key Lime Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie features a creamy, tangy filling made with sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and fresh key lime juice and zest, set atop a buttery baked graham cracker crust. The pie is baked briefly to just set the filling without browning. The final dessert is bright, refreshing, and smooth, offering a classic balance of tart and sweet that works well chilled. It’s a straightforward citrus dessert ideal for warm days or any time a light, zesty finish to a meal is desired.
Prep Time
5 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
356 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs finely ground
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
For the Pie:
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk (about two 14 ounce cans)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime grated zest
- Whipped Cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
To make the Graham Cracker Crust:
- In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 375° F for 7 minutes. Cool completely.
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To make the Pie:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest. Mix well and pour into baked graham cracker crust. Tap pie plate gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until the filling is set and barely jiggles. Do not brown. Allow pie to cool to room temperature. Chill pie thoroughly (at least 4 hours) before serving. Garnish with lime slices or zest and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes or a reputable bottled key lime juice for the best citrus flavor.
- Chill the pie thoroughly, at least 4 hours, to develop texture and enhance flavor.
- Store covered loosely in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep the crust crisp and filling fresh.
- Optional garnish includes lime slices, zest, or whipped cream for presentation and added flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.