Key Lime Pie
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Learn how to make the best key lime pie with a perfectly sweet and buttery graham cracker crust. This easy key lime pie recipe features fresh key lime juice for a tangy, refreshing filling, balanced with the sweetness of condensed milk. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a classic dessert, follow our step-by-step guide to create this homemade key lime pie that everyone will love! Key Lime Pie with graham cracker crust and whipped cream.
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Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 12 graham cracker sheets
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
Key Lime Pie Filling:
- (2) ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream (preferably full-fat)
- 3/4 cup key lime juice (or regular limes)
- Zest from 1 lime
Homemade Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs. Stir in melted butter and continue to pulse. If you don't own a food processor, place graham crackers in a large Ziploc bag and crush using a rolling pin until fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl and stir in melted butter.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, using the back of a measuring cup or small glass. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Key Lime Pie Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, lime zest, and sour cream. Pour into the graham cracker crust and bake for 10 minutes.
- Let it CHILL. It is important to allow it time to chill in the refrigerator because this allows it to set-up. It needs at least 4 hours before slicing the pie.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in powdered sugar. Add a dollop of whipped cream to each piece or pipe over the entire pie.
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Notes
- Yes! Key lime pie is best made a day in advance, allowing it to chill and the flavors to develop.
- Key limes are smaller, have a thinner skin, and are more aromatic and tart compared to regular limes. They are also slightly yellow when ripe. Can I use regular limes instead of key limes? You can substitute regular limes with key limes if you can't find key limes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1027IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1027IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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