Best 11 Cool Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Key lime pie is a classic summer dessert known for its tangy and refreshing flavor. Whether you're looking for a cool treat for a party or a special occasion, or you just want to enjoy a delicious dessert at home, a key lime pie is always a great choice. With its creamy filling, graham cracker crust, and just the right amount of tartness, it's no wonder this pie is a favorite among many.

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WORLD'S BEST KEY LIME PIE



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Very easy, very good, light Key lime taste that still makes you pucker. Took me a while to perfect this one. No baking, no fuss - takes me 10 or 15 minutes to make.

Provided by June

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together condensed milk and lime juice. Fold in whipped topping and mix until smooth. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 256.4 mg, Sugar 51.9 g

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



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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

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE



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A Floridian classic, this bright, creamy and tart dessert is so simple to make it will become a regular at your summer get togethers. Key lime juice is the star of this pie, adding a slightly more floral note than regular limes. But not to worry if you can't find fresh Key limes or the bottled juice - you can use standard limes with equally delicious results.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Key lime juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons lime zest, plus more for garnish
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt with a fork in a medium bowl. Pour in the butter and continue to stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch glass or metal pie dish and spread into an even layer. Use a 1/4 measuring cup or small glass to firmly press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake until it is dry-looking and lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Combine the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add the lime juice, egg yolks, salt and lime zest and continue to beat until the batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into the graham cracker crust. Bake until the pie is mostly set but jiggles slightly in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate to set and chill completely, at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • For the whipped cream topping: Combine the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the topping decoratively on top of the pie. Alternatively, dolloped the whipped cream on slices of pie. Sprinkle with lime zest.

5-INGREDIENT KEY LIME PIE



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A simple 5-ingredient Key lime pie I've been eating my whole life in south Florida.

Provided by Logan Fleming

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, broken into quarters
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process graham crackers in a food processor; the finer the crumbs, the more the crust will stick together. Transfer to a bowl and mix with melted butter. Press and mold mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • While the crust is cooling, combine condensed milk and egg yolks in a bowl; whisk until fully blended and no yolks are visible in the mixture. Slowly pour in Key lime juice while stirring until combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE



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

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

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

COOL LIME PIE



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Notes Waydella Hart of Parsons, Kansas, "This delightfully sweet-tart dessert is pretty to set on the table and so quick and easy to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
6 ounces limeade concentrate
4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Mandarin oranges and chopped pistachios, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in limeade and food coloring if desired. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with kiwi, remaining whipped topping, oranges and pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

4-INGREDIENT KEY LIME PIE



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This is the most delicious, EASIEST Key Lime Pie ever! My dad and nephew ask for these pies for their birthday's instead of a B'day cake! So light and delicious. Great for those hot summer days!

Provided by Aunt JeJe

Categories     Pie

Time 5m

Yield 2 Pies

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 graham cracker pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 (12 ounce) carton Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Combine Sweetened condensed milk, limeaid and cool whip in a mixing bowl.
  • Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour into 2 graham cracker crusts.
  • Let chill.
  • Filling will become firmer when chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2580.2, Fat 119.9, SaturatedFat 60.4, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 1661, Carbohydrate 358.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 292.5, Protein 27.8

EASY KEY LIME PIE



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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.

FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE



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For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! -Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup boiling water
1 package (0.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
2 cartons (6 ounces each) Key lime yogurt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Whisk in yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust., Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

5 MINUTE CREAMY KEY LIME PIE RECIPE



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This 5 Minute Creamy Key Lime Pie Recipe takes 5 minutes from start to finish. It's quick, simple, delicious, and requires no baking, which makes it the perfect dessert for spring and summer.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
0.3 ounce sugar free lime jello (1 package)
12 ounces key lime pie yogurt
8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
1 pre-made graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe measuring cup, heat water for 45-90 seconds or until boiling. Whisk in Jell-o until dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together Jell-o mixture and yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TRADITIONAL KEY LIME PIE



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I have been making this pie for many years. Every time that I serve it, people say "this is what a key lime pie is supposed to taste like". And they are right. I have tried those pie recipes using cream cheese or cool whip, but they are not authentic key lime pies. If you want the "real deal", this is it.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs, separated with one egg white separate by itself
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
3 teaspoons grated lime rind
1 8 inch pie shell or 1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks.
  • Stir in sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice and rind.
  • In a small bowl, stiffly beat 1 egg white.
  • Fold into pie mixture.
  • Turn into baked pie shell.
  • Beat the three reserved egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.
  • Spread meringue on top of pie, sealing carefully to the edge of the pie shell.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350° or until meringue is golden brown.
  • Cool in refrigerator at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 170, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 36.3, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes. The fresher the limes, the better the pie will taste.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the filling tough.
  • Bake the pie until the center is just set. Overbaking can make the pie dry.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to firm up.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will help to balance the tartness of the limes.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tart or sweet, creamy or crunchy, there is a key lime pie recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give key lime pie a try.

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