Get ready for the tastiest Key Lime Pie on your table!
Ever wondered about the lime and key lime difference? Well, meet the Key lime – it’s smaller and more tangy than the regular lime. Its juice is the secret to our delicious homemade Key lime pie. With a sweet condensed milk base and the perfect balance of Key lime tartness, you can whip up this simple Key lime pie in a breeze. Don’t forget the bonus of a buttery graham cracker crust and a dollop of whipped cream on top!
Want to learn how to make a classic Key Lime Pie?
It’s simple and takes about 30 minutes of active kitchen time, plus 3 hours of chilling (perfect for Netflix!).
- Make the crust by mixing graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Bake it empty for 15 minutes.
- Mix condensed milk and eggs until thick, then gently stir in lime juice and zest.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Chill the pie in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- Serve it cold with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest!
Key Lime Pie
Eating a delicious Key Lime Pie is a fantastic experience. The great thing is, you can easily make this traditional dessert using just a few common ingredients.
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 honey graham crackers
- 8 tbsp melted salted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14 oz each)
- 2 tbsp finely grated lime zest, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup fresh or bottled key lime juice (around 16-20 key limes)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (center rack).
- In a food processor, blitz graham crackers until fine (about 20 times). Add melted butter and sugar, pulse 10 times. Press the mix into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then cool.
- In a stand mixer, beat egg yolks and condensed milk until thick (3-4 mins). Gently fold in lime zest and juice.
- Pour the filling into the crust, bake for 15 mins. Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkle lime zest. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 594
