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key lime pie

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Indulge in a slice of this delicious key lime pie, made with a simple and foolproof recipe that will have you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. There is nothing quite as scrumptious as a fresh homemade Key Lime Pie. In fact, this is one of my favorite desserts. It really is quite an easy pie to make, even with a homemade graham cracker crust and the fresh flavor of key limes. This easy recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. It is perfect for summer parties or a decadent dessert for a quaint dinner party.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For key lime pie

  • GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • KEY LIME PIE FILLING
  • 28 oz
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 c
    key lime juice
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated key lime zest
  • WHIPPED CREAM
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make key lime pie

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    To make the graham cracker crust, mix the graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon together. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake in the oven for 7 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before starting the key lime filling.
  • 3
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest. Pour into the cooled pie crust and bake for 9-10 minutes. Cool to room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours. While the pie is chilling, place the bowl and beaters for whipping the cream in the freezer.
  • 4
    Once the pie has chilled, using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer with the whisk attachment, make the whipped cream by beating the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the fully chilled pie.
  • 5
    If desired, garnish with lime zest and lime slices.
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