Description
This Best Key Lime Pie is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, featuring a creamy filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream. Simple to make and incredibly delicious, this dessert is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into an 8″-9.5″ pie pan to form the crust. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Key Lime Filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest. Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let the pie cool slightly, then refrigerate it for at least 3 hours to set and chill completely.
- Make the Whipped Cream Topping: Using a mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined. Spread or pipe the whipped cream onto the chilled pie. Garnish with extra lime zest if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve the creamy, tangy goodness of this perfect Key Lime Pie!
Notes
- For a more intense lime flavor, you can use freshly squeezed key lime juice or mix regular lime juice and key lime juice.
- The pie needs to chill for at least 3 hours to set properly, so make sure to plan ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie, Citrus Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
