Description
This Key Lime Pie is a favorite dessert, known for its tangy lime flavor and creamy texture. With a simple preparation method, it combines refreshing key lime juice and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup bottled key lime juice
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- zest from 2 limes
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon bottled key lime juice
- fresh lime zest or fresh lime slices (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand. Firmly press into the pie plate to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 7 minutes, then let it cool at room temperature.
- For the filling, mix sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare key lime whipped cream by beating heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and key lime juice until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the pie or serve slices with dollops of whipped cream. Garnish with lime zest or slices if desired.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Chilling the pie overnight enhances the taste and texture.
The pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg