How to Make Key Lime Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Key lime pie is a classic dessert that originates from the Florida Keys, where key limes are plentiful. This refreshing and tangy pie is the perfect treat for a hot summer day, and its smooth and creamy filling combined with a buttery graham cracker crust is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Key lime pie is known for its vibrant green color and distinct citrus flavor, which comes from the key limes used in the recipe. Key limes are smaller and more tart than regular limes, and they giv...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup key lime juice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine condensed milk, key lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest in a bowl; mix well. Pour into graham cracker crust; place pie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of the pie. The filling will be wobbly but not browned.
  • Transfer pie to a wire rack to cool, then thoroughly chill pie in the refrigerator before serving, about 1 hour. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 74g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 353mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 502mg