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Key Lime Pie

There's no pie like Key Lime Pie when it comes to summer desserts! With a homemade graham cracker crust and fresh squeezed juice from real key limes, this Key Lime Pie recipe is the only one you'll ever need.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 42 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling:
  • 6 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 Tablespoon key lime zest
  • ½ cup key lime juice juice of 4-5 limes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnishes:
  • limes
  • lime zest
  • [Whipped Cream]

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325℉.
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers (about 11 full size crackers) to make 1 1/2 cups.  Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the granulated sugar.  Add the melted butter and stir until combined. 
  3. Using your spoon or your hands, firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, starting with the sides. 
  4. Bake crust for 7 minutes.  After baking, remove the pie plate from the oven and increase the temperature to 350℉.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with a mixer until smooth.  Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Add lime zest, juice and vanilla extract. 
  6. Pour filling over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. 
  7. The filling should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken.  It should be firm to the touch, but should not be brown.  It will continue to solidify as it cools. 
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until ready to serve.
  9. Garnish with lime slices, lime zest and whipped cream.

Notes

  • Key limes are hard to find, if using regular limes, find plump juicy limes (you'll need about 4-5 limes)
  • How to store Key Lime Pie: I recommend keeping this pie covered and in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It tastes best when it’s cold!
  • Use fresh limes! Don’t try substituting bottled lime juice in this recipe. The flavor will not be the same and the pie will taste flat.
  • Crust variations: Nuts make a great addition to the graham cracker pie crust. Macadamia nuts are a personal favorite!
  • Garnish ideas: You can slice and serve the pie just as is or dress it up with some garnishes. A dollop of whipped cream or cool whip on your pie makes it even better! If you have key limes to spare, slice them thinly and use them to add a bright green finishing touch to your homemade key lime pie.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 181mg (60%) Sodium 262mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 54g (108%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 181mg 60%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 54g 108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.