Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of the Best Key Lime Pie, a dessert that masterfully balances the tartness of key limes with a rich filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. This pie is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a surefire crowd-pleaser for any celebration—be it a summer barbecue or a cozy family gathering. The luscious filling, made with sweetened condensed milk and light sour cream, melts in your mouth, while the vibrant lime zest adds a refreshing touch. Once you serve this eye-catching dessert topped with whipped cream, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter (melted)
- 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, light sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15-17 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- For topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form; spread over chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 262mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 81mg