Best 9 Easy Breezy Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Craving a taste of the tropics? Look no further than the easy-to-make and deliciously tangy Key lime pie! This iconic dessert is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a sweet treat any day. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. So let's dive into the world of Key lime pie and explore the secrets of crafting this delightful dessert.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY KEY LIME PIE I



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council 's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Quick and Easy Category. Garnish each piece with a slice of lime and a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if you like.

Provided by DINNER2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 37 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

EASY CREAMY KEY LIME PIE



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Simple to make and deliciously refreshing on hot summer days. Adapted from a recipe I saw on another website. Cooking time is cooling time.

Provided by Carla3j

Categories     Pie

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package mascarpone cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1 cup fresh key lime juice
1 graham cracker pie crust
key lime zest (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping.
  • Stir in the lime juice until well blended.
  • Immediately pour filling into pie shell.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Garnish with key lime zest.

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.

EASY KEY LIME PIE



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Each bite of our Easy Key Lime Pie is more refreshing than the last. With a graham cracker crust, tangy filling and sweet whipped topping, it's hard to pass up seconds. Our Easy Key Lime Pie is so delicious and so easy. You've got what it takes to make this whipped topping Key lime pie unforgettable. Psst, don't sweat it if Key limes aren't available in your local store. Check out our Expert Tips for a swap that works just as well!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (20 squares)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press in bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  • In large bowl, beat milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1 g

MINI KEY LIME PIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: egg yolks, lime zest, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, confectioners sugar, lime zest

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 6 pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 egg yolks
4 ½ teaspoons lime zest, grated
½ cup lime juice, 3-4 limes
14 fl oz sweetened condensed milk
11 crackers graham cracker
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
  • Make the filling: Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest in a medium bowl until tinted light green, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the lime juice and condensed milk, then set aside at room temperature to thicken.
  • Make the crust: Crush the graham crackers in a zip-top bag, then mix in the sugar and butter. Divide the crumbs between a 6-cup muffin tin and press down to form crusts.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour filling into the crusts, then bake until the center is slightly jiggly, 15-17 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, 2-3 hours.
  • Make the whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric hand mixer and slowly add the sugar. Once soft peaks form, add the lime zest, then whip until firm peaks form.
  • Top the mini pies with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 50 grams

EASY PEASY NO-LIME-SQUEEZY KEY LIME PIE



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This truly is the easiest key lime pie you'll ever make, because there's no tiny key lime squeezing involved!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Graham cracker crust
1 sleeve of graham crackers (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
1/4 cup sugar
Filling
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice
Zest from one medium lime

Steps:

  • Place the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag, and with a rolling pin or sturdy glass, crush 'em to smithereens.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the sugar. Add the melted butter, and mix. Press into the bottom of a pie plate (and about up the sides), and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lime juice. Zest the lime over the mixture, and mix well.
  • Pour the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer pan to cooling rack for 10 minutes, then chill pie in the fridge for at least an hour. Best eaten cold!
  • Garnish with whipped cream before serving.

EASY KEY LIME PIE FROM BETTY CROCKER



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It just doesn't get any easier than this one, folks! This is a Betty Crocker recipe that I found on another site and I'm posting it for Zaar World Tour 5 for the Carribbean. Chilling time is cooking time (1 hour minimum).

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
8 ounces whipped topping
1 chocolate wafer pie crust

Steps:

  • Beat milk and lime juice until smooth and thickened, fold in whipped topping.
  • Spoon into pie crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 289.6, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.8, Protein 6.4

KEY LIME PIE



Key lime pie image

Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base - this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

300g Hob Nobs
150g butter, melted
1 x 397g can condensed milk (we used Nestlé)
3 medium egg yolks
finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes
300ml double cream
1 tbsp icing sugar
extra lime zest, to decorate

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
  • Whizz 300g Hob Nobs to crumbs in a food processor (or put in a strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin).
  • Mix with 150g melted butter and press into the base and up the sides of a 22cm loose-based tart tin. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
  • Put 3 medium egg yolks in a large bowl and whisk for a minute with electric beaters.
  • Add a can of condensed milk and whisk for 3 minutes, then add the finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes and whisk again for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled base then put back in the oven for 15 minutes. Cool then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight if you like. When you are ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the tin and put on a serving plate.
  • To decorate, softly whip together 300ml double cream and 1 tbsp icing sugar.
  • Dollop or pipe the cream onto the top of the pie and finish with extra lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 50.8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27.8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2.1 grams fiber, Protein 8.8 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh key limes. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start making the filling. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the filling. Overbeating can cause the filling to become dense and grainy.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the filling to set properly.
  • Garnish the pie with whipped cream, lime zest, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests. With its creamy, tangy filling and graham cracker crust, key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing treat that everyone will love.

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