Key lime pie, a classic American dessert, tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of sweet, sour, and creamy flavors. Made with a graham cracker crust, a creamy key lime filling, and a fluffy meringue topping, this pie has delighted dessert lovers for generations. Originating in the Florida Keys, key lime pie has become a symbol of the Sunshine State and is enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a beginner seeking an impressive dessert to serve at your next gathering, this guide will walk you through the journey of creating the perfect key lime pie.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE
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
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
KEY LIME PIE
Steps:
- For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Break up the graham crackers; place in a food processor and process to crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers in a large plastic bag; seal and then crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse or stir until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and side of a pie pan, forming a neat border around the edge. Bake the crust until set and golden, 8 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack; leave the oven on.
- For the filling: Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing just until combined, no longer. Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the filling has just set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- For the topping: Whip the cream and the confectioners' sugar until nearly stiff. Cut the pie into wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a large dollop of whipped cream.
KEY LIME PIE VIII
This is extremely easy and the crust doesn't get all soggy the second day. Fat-free ingredients work well. Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped topping if you like.
Provided by Charlotte Pierce
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together lime rind, lime juice, and condensed milk. Whisk in pudding mix and allow to set up 5 minutes. Fold in 8 ounce tub of whipped topping. Pour mixture into pastry shell. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 42.9 g
KEY LIME PIE
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
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
KEY LIME PIE VII
This recipe uses condensed milk and sour cream. Fabulously easy. . . a summertime favorite! If you have time, a homemade graham cracker crust is better! Garnish with whipped cream and thin slices of lime if you like.
Provided by ANNRICHARDSON
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Key Lime Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime rind. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.7 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 324.5 mg, Sugar 74.3 g
KEY LIME PIE
We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can't find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and, if desired, food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime zest. , Pour into crust. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices and zest if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
KEY LIME PIE VII RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Christopher
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime rind. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust. Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.
KEY LIME PIE VIII
This is extremely easy and the crust doesn't get all soggy the second day. Fat-free ingredients work well. Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped topping if you like.
Provided by Charlotte Pierce
Categories No-Bake Pies
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together lime rind, lime juice, and condensed milk. Whisk in pudding mix and allow to set up 5 minutes. Fold in 8 ounce tub of whipped topping. Pour mixture into pastry shell. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 42.9 g
TANGY KEY LIME PIE
Deesculinarycreations
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 pies (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Zest and juice 11 limes (will yield about 1-1/3 cups juice and 9 tablespoons zest). If desired, reserve the zest and juice of one lime for the topping. In the bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg yolks. Beat in milk, lime zest and lime juice. Pour into crusts. Place pies on a baking sheet. Bake until centers are almost set, about 22-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 3 hours or overnight. , For topping, attach wire whip attachment. In a clean bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer, beat whipped cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and if desired, reserved lime zest and juice until stiff peaks form; pipe or spread over pies. Garnish with lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
FRESH AND TANGY KEY LIME PIE
This is an adaptation of the very popular Key Lime Pie VII recipe on allrecipes. It changes the proportions of condensed milk and sour cream and makes a fresher, tangier tasting pie.
Provided by EvenleyChef
Categories Pie
Time 18m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well and pour into pie crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, taking care not to brown! Chill pie for at least two hours before serving.
- I have found it easiest making it to these quantities, as it uses one can of condensed milk. It makes one very well filled pie crust and leaves a little mix to spare. I can, however, easily make three pies with the double quantity.
- Key Limes are difficult to find outside of Florida. In the US you may be able to find Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice, which is an excellent bottled Key Lime juice. Alternatively you can use the juice of regular (persian/mexican) limes. Preferably freshly squeezed or else a good bottled product. If you squeeze limes, place them in the microwave at full power until very warm (approx 60 to 90 seconds) and let them cool to luke warm. That way the juice will come out very easily.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 269.6, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 47.4, Protein 6.9
Tips:
- Use fresh key limes. Fresh key limes have a more intense flavor than bottled or store-bought lime juice, and they will give your pie a brighter, more citrusy flavor.
- Don't overbeat the egg yolks. Overbeating the egg yolks can make them tough and rubbery. Beat them just until they are thick and creamy.
- Bake the pie in a water bath. Baking the pie in a water bath helps to prevent the crust from cracking and the filling from curdling.
- Chill the pie before serving. The pie needs to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.
Conclusion:
Key lime pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make pie that is sure to please everyone. With its creamy filling, tangy crust, and fluffy meringue topping, key lime pie is a timeless dessert that will never go out of style.
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