Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of the Best Key Lime Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors. This delightful treat is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, picnic, or simply a sweet ending to your dinner. With an easy-to-make creamy filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with luscious whipped cream, this pie is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. In under 30 minutes, you can create this show-stopping dessert that will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 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
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press firmly into a pie dish.
- Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until golden. Allow it to cool.
- For the filling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Top the chilled pie with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg