Best 7 Amish Key Lime Pie Recipes

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If you're looking for the best Amish key lime pie recipe, you're in the right place. In this article, we will explore the unique flavor of this classic dessert and provide you with a comprehensive guide to making it at home. We'll discuss the key ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips for achieving that perfect balance of tangy and sweet. From gathering the freshest limes to mastering the art of creating a creamy filling, we'll cover everything you need to know to create a delicious and authentic Amish key lime pie that will impress your friends and family. So, let's dive into the world of Amish baking and discover the secrets behind this delectable treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KEY LIME PIE



Key Lime Pie image

Made with ordinary limes, this "Key lime" pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal -- plus it's easier to make.

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1½ cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, from about 12 whole graham crackers
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Two 14-oz cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
¾ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
8 to 10 thin lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; stir with a fork first, and then your hands until the mixture is well combined. Using your fingers and the bottom of a glass or dry measuring cup, press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 x 1.5-inch (deep-dish) pie pan. The crust should be about ¼-inch thick. (Tip: do the sides first.)
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until just slightly browned. Let the crust cool on a wire rack.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, yogurt, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour the thick mixture into the warm graham cracker crust. Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is almost set; it should wobble a bit. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, about 3 hours.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until medium peaks form. Top the pie with the whipped cream. Decorate with the lime zest and lime slices. Store the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Slice the pie into wedges, wiping your knife clean between slices, and serve cold.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: You can make the crust a day ahead of time, but the filling should be added on the day of serving, otherwise the crust will get soggy.
  • Note: The nutritional information was calculated using 2% Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 54 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 183 mg, Cholesterol 76 mg

CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE



Classic Key Lime Pie image

Creamy, sweet, and tart, this classic lime dessert is always a favorite.

Provided by Eagle brand

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Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (14 ounce) cans EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
⅔ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form crust. Bake 10 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and sour cream in large bowl until blended. Stir in lime peel. Pour filling into crust. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until tiny bubbles begin to form on surface of pie. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Beat cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff. Top pie with whipped cream. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Best served the same day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 287.4 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

OH SO CREAMY AND FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE



Oh so Creamy and Fluffy Key Lime Pie image

We recently went to the Gaylord Texan Hotel over Christmas and had a slice of heaven in the form of a key lime pie delivered to our room. It wasn't to tart or to sweet and was oh so creamy. I was trying to recreate it for my DH birthday and hopefully got pretty close. He liked it - asked me to put some back so it wasn't totally eaten up by the family :). I also made some key lime sauce from debloves2cook recipe #166790 and put it on the plate as part of the presentation. Gave each plate a great look as well as a little lime kick. Cook time is refridgeration time. See the bottom of the instructions for a gluten free pie crust variation.

Provided by Chef C.H.

Categories     Pie

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 pie, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1.5 (21 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup key lime juice (ex ( Nellie & Joe famous Key West key lime juice)
sweetened whipped cream (to garnish) or Cool Whip (to garnish)

Steps:

  • CRUST:.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine all the ingredients and then press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9" glass pie plate.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Turn the oven down to 300.
  • *~OR Use a store bought deep dish graham cracker crust~*.
  • FILLING:.
  • Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, condensed milk, egg yolks and lime juice to combine.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks begin to form. (When you lift up the beaters, the peaks should hold and still look glossy).
  • Fold into the cream cheese/lime mixture until just combined. Don't over mix - this is what gives the pie it's fluffy texture.
  • Pour into the cooled pie crust and bake for 25 minutes or until set. Pie will be solid with just a little wiggle in the middle when moved.
  • Remove from oven. Cool and refridgerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • TO SERVE:
  • Garnish with whipped cream or cool whip and a little key lime sauce from debloves2cook recipe #166790.
  • GF VARIATION:
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups crushed gluten free chocolate chex and 5 tablespoons melted butter for the crust (Don't need to add any extra sugar because the chex is already sweetened.)
  • Continue with directions above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.3, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 397, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 71.7, Protein 14.6

EASY KEY LIME PIE



Easy Key Lime Pie image

You need only five ingredients to create this refreshing, easy Key lime pie. It's special enough for weekend potlucks, but easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 cups whipped topping
Lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and lime juice until blended. Transfer to crust. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Just before serving, garnish with whipped topping and, if desired, lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Key Lime Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham crackers, light brown sugar, kosher salt, unsalted butter, large egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime zest, key lime juice, heavy cream, powdered sugar, key limes

Provided by Visit Florida

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
4 large egg yolks
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons key lime zest
⅔ cup key lime juice
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
4 key limes, sliced or zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Make the graham cracker crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly against the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie dish.
  • Bake the crust until it begins to turn golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Make the Key lime filing: In a large bowl, mix together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and frothy, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is mostly set with a gentle wiggle in the center, about 20 minutes. Do not let the filling brown. Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
  • Make the topping: In a medium bowl, use a whisk or electric hand mixer to whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Top the chilled pie with the whipped cream and Key lime zest and slices.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 34 grams

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



Authentic Key Lime Pie image

I am a Florida native who raised Key lime trees in the back yard. This recipe is as authentic as it gets. A real Key lime pie is plain, simple. This is the recipe I grew up with. I hope you like it.

Provided by JetsonRING

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 jumbo egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice
1 (8 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk condensed milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in Key lime juice; mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as it is whisked. Whisk until smooth and thick. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate before serving, 5 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

MY SOUTHERN GRANDMA'S KEY LIME PIE



My Southern Grandma's Key Lime Pie image

Ok, southern secret to this pie.... limeade!!!! I know it sounds ridiculous, but the end result is pretty darn delicious. So super easy to make. (**Time noted includes chilling pie overnight.)

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Pie

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 inches graham cracker pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, Eagle Brand
1 large lime, juice and zest of (preferably a Key lime, but not necessary)
1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip, softened
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
4 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Use a large mixing bowl; grate rind (zest) of lime, add squeezed lime juice frozen limeade and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl. Mix well.
  • Add Cool Whip; mix well again.
  • Spoon into prepared pie crust.
  • Swirl top with spoon.
  • Cover; chill overnight.
  • Keep chilled until serving.

Tips:

  • For a smoother pie filling, use a blender or food processor to blend the key limes until smooth.
  • If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can use a zester to zest the key limes and then juice them by hand.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before you start making the crust and filling.
  • Chill the pie crust for at least 30 minutes before baking it.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This Amish key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy, tangy filling is complemented perfectly by the buttery, flaky crust. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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