Description
Indulge in the vibrant, tangy sweetness of Key Lime Pie, a classic American dessert that perfectly balances creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or celebrating a holiday gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress your guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a delightful treat that’s both refreshing and satisfying. The bright flavors of fresh key lime juice and zest shine through, making each bite a little slice of paradise. Serve it chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl until smooth. Pour into cooled crust and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in vanilla extract. Spread over pie once chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg