Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Key Lime Pie, a refreshing dessert that perfectly melds tart and sweet. This easy-to-make pie features a creamy filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust, making it an irresistible treat for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until blended. Press this mixture into the pie dish and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and light sour cream until smooth. Gradually add key lime juice and lime zest, then pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-17 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 262mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 81mg