Key Lime Pie
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Key Lime Pie
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This homemade Key Lime Pie is a classic dessert I make all year long. I love preparing it from scratch with plenty of fresh lime juice and zest, giving it that amazing citrus flavor my family loves. The texture is super creamy, and the balance of tangy and sweet makes it so irresistible. The great thing is it's ready in just one hour, chill time included.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts (pecans, almonds or macadamia nuts work as well, if you are allergic, just use extra 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs)
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 14-ounces per can
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- Zest of 1 large key lime or lime
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice from about 8 limes
Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream full fat and cold
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped Cream
- (Key) Lime zest
- (Key) Lime slices
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Using a fork, stir together the crust ingredients in a medium bowl until fully combined and the graham cracker crumbs are moist.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Using your hands or a measuring cup, press and pat down the bottom and sides.
- Chill for 20-30 minutes. I prefer to put it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Make the Filling:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine condensed milk, sour cream, and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk together on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
- Add (key) lime juice and (key) lime zest. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven. Do NOT brown the pie; only the crust should start turning a nice golden-brown color.
Store:
- Remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack. When cool, transfer it to the fridge. Chill the pie thoroughly in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours before serving.
- Serve cold, and do not keep at room temperature for more than one hour.
Whipped Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Add the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe it on top of the pie, or use a spatula to spread it onto the pie.
Garnish:
- Garnish with (key) lime slices, (key) lime zest, and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- If there’s one thing I always tell people when they ask how to make the best Key Lime Pie, it’s this: use fresh lime juice and zest. I’ve tried bottled juice in the past, but I promise you, it never gives the same citrusy flavor. Freshly squeezed juice and zest bring the whole pie to life and remind me of the classic pie my mom used to make.
- I always keep the pie chilled and never leave it out for more than an hour. Otherwise, it starts to soften and lose that perfect texture.
- I usually go with a graham cracker crust with crushed walnuts. It’s simple to make and tastes so much better than store-bought.
- From experience, I always buy quality graham crackers. The cheaper ones can taste bland and don’t give the crust that nice crispy texture.
- If I can’t find key limes, I mix regular lime juice with a little lemon juice. It gives a similar tart flavor that works great in the pie. Key limes aren’t actually green like regular limes. They’re yellow, and the juice is clear, the yellow color of the pie comes from the egg yolks.
- I make sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. It adds the thick, sweet richness that makes the filling so creamy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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