Description
A classic, creamy Key Lime Pie with a homemade graham cracker crust. The perfect balance of tart and sweet that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press the crumb mixture firmly into an 8″ – 9.5″ pie pan. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Bake for 10 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from oven and let the pie cool slightly on a wire rack. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours to allow it to set completely.
- For the topping, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a mixer until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the cooled pie and garnish with additional zest if desired.
Notes
Ensure you use 100% Key Lime juice for the best flavor profile. Do not overbake the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Chilling Time: 3 hr
- Cook Time: 17 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, easy dessert, graham cracker crust, summer dessert, citrus pie