Key Lime Pie: A Tangy, Sweet Slice of Sunshine
With its crisp graham cracker crust, creamy citrus filling, and airy whipped topping, Key Lime Pie is a beloved American classic. It’s the perfect dessert for warm weather or any time you crave something refreshing and indulgent. Best of all, it’s surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients!
🥄 Ingredients (Serves 8)
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional for extra zing)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions
Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Mix the Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest until smooth and creamy.
Bake the Pie: Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes, just until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe onto chilled pie before serving.
Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra lime zest, lime slices, or a twist of lime peel for presentation.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Key Lime Pie
- 🍋 Key Lime Juice – Authentic Citrus Flavor in a Bottle — A convenient option that delivers tangy, tropical flavor when fresh key limes aren’t available.
- 🥧 9-Inch Glass Pie Plate — An essential piece of bakeware for all your pie-making adventures.
- 🍯 Sweetened Condensed Milk – 14 oz Cans — The creamy base for that signature filling texture.
- 🍰 Electric Hand Mixer — Perfect for whipping cream to soft peaks in no time.
- 🍽️ Pie Server Set — Make clean, elegant slices and serve them with ease.
💡 Tip: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream—it’ll hold shape better and give a smoother finish. Store leftover pie covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.