Key Lime Pie is such a classic and refreshing dessert. Make it yourself with this authentic recipe!
Key Lime Pie is such a classic summer dessert, and one we should all have in our recipe box. This version of the pie is authentic, in that it follows the basic model of the Key Lime Pie first served at the Curry mansion, by an "Aunt Sally". Some will argue that meringue is more fitting or use a different crust, but this is how it was served. Mind you this is not the recipe discussed in the article, but does seem to fit all the criteria.
How to Make Key Lime Pie
It is easy to make an authentic Key Lime Pie. I will guide you through the basics of the recipe visually, then the full recipe is found below.
Ingredients for the Pie
Graham Cracker Crust:
- ⅓ lb crushed Graham Crackers
- 5 tablespoon melted Butter
- ⅓ cup Sugar
Key Lime Filling:
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 2 teaspoon Lime Zest
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ⅔ cup Lime Juice
Topping:
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Preparing
Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar.
Pat the crust mixture into a pie dish, taking care to go up the sides.
Zest limes. While key limes are ideal, they are hard to find, and we may need to make due with what is available.
Whip the zest with egg yolks.
Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until thickened, then add lime juice.
Pour the filling until crust and bake for 10 minutes. Once cool, top with whipped cream.
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Key Lime Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- ⅓ lb crushed Graham Crackers
- 5 tablespoon melted Butter
- ⅓ cup Sugar
Key Lime Filling:
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 2 teaspoon Lime Zest
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ⅔ cup Lime Juice
Topping:
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Butter a 9" pie pan.
- Process graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in food processor until combined.
- Press mixture into bottom and sides of prepared pan.
- Bake 8 minutes or until set.
- Set aside to cool.
- Whip egg yolks and lime zest until fluffy.
- Slowly add in condensed milk while continuing to beat.
- Beat until thick and fully incorporated.
- Add lime juice and beat at low speed just until combined.
- Pour into crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until filling sets.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Refrigerate for several hours.
- Freeze for 15 minutes before serving.
- Whip cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Garnish pie with whipped cream before serving.
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Key lime pie is my all time favorite pie. It's so hard to find around here, so I think I should probably just make this one and eat the whole thing myself.
Avry says
Pinned this baby! Will be making for a dessert at some point. Love Keylime pie.
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
YUM! This is one item I've never tried making before but now my mouth is watering!
Jeannette says
Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts EVER! But I always buy it because I had assumed it was too hard to make. You better believe I'll be trying this recipe this weekend!
LyndaS says
What a perfect dessert for - well, ANYTHING! That looks like my type of pie. 🙂
Cindy @MomMaven says
My husband and son would love this. They adore Key Lime Pie.
Crystal says
That is the perfect dessert for this time of year! It's sweet and light. I can't wait to whip this one up for my mama on Mother's Day.
Jennifer H says
That looks refreshing, and perfect for warmer weather! Yum.
jasmine says
Looks delish! this would be perfect as a summer dessert.
Raijean says
This looks so good, I love a good Keylime pie!
Valerie Remy-Milora says
I love key lime pie and this looks divine! I'm going to find some gluten free graham crackers so I can make this. Thanks for sharing!
Jill says
Delicous key lime pie that was easy to make.