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A homemade silky smooth key lime pie that’s creamy, sweet, and tangy and is prepared with authentic key lime juice. It’s the perfect pie for Spring!

Slice of Key Lime Pie on a white plate.

I am sure at this point you have probably begun to realize that key lime is one of our favorite dessert flavors. From dips to pie, this citrus fruit brings the perfect balance of tart and tangy to any sweet treat. For today’s recipe, we present our Silky Smooth Key Lime Pie. It was inspired by another blogger, Jolina, at The Unlikely Baker. However, she wasn’t the only one who helped us bring this delicious dessert to you. Nicole, from Gluten-Free on a Shoestring and The Hero Rolling Pin kit we received also contributed to making this key lime dream come true.

Top down view of whole Key Lime Pie.

Key Lime Pie Filling:

Jolina is a food blogger and all-around wonderful person. Every interaction I have had with her so far has always been a joy. Don’t let the name of her blog fool you; this lovely lady can bake, saute, and whip up a meal that is sure to satisfy any craving. She has many recipes to choose from, both savory and sweet. One weekend we decided to try her Dreamy Creamy Meyer Lemon Pie recipe, and we were hooked!

It has a smooth, silky texture and is sweet and tart at the same time. One bite and Kim and I had to share this fantastic recipe. The only changes we made were to substitute key limes for Meyer lemons and increase the amount of sweetened condensed milk. All the credit for this fabulous pie filling goes to Jolina! Her website is definitely a “must see” blog!

Key Lime Pie with fresh key limes.

Gluten-Free Pie Crust:

I am being honest here, I am not gluten-free by choice. I have started removing gluten from my diet because Kim is now gluten-free. We felt it was better for us both to take that dietary journey together. With that being said, there were certain foods that I just could not eat without gluten; pie crusts being one. Well, that is until we found Nicole’s Extra Flaky Gluten-Free Pie Crust. It is “as advertised.”

It’s buttery, flaky, and so good I have to eat the back of the pie crust first before digging in with my fork. Yeah, it’s that good!  In fact, I will be using it for all my pie crusts from now on, so Kim doesn’t get left out. The only thing Kim ran into was the crust is so flaky that it can break when you try to move it from the countertop to the pan. Honestly, anything can cause that, from humidity to technique. So, I don’t think that’s any reflection on the recipe. Additionally, I encourage you to check out Nicole’s site for more awesome gluten-free recipes!

Top down view of a slice of Key Lime Pie with key limes on a white plate.

The last conspirator in this menagerie of key lime goodness were the Hero Rolling Pin kit and pie weight sets. The rolling pin is unique in two ways. First and foremost, it can be filled with cold liquid. This is a cool feature when you are working with crusts and doughs because the butter has to stay cold. Secondly, it has measurements and guide strips that help you obtain the correct diameter and depth of dough. It was great not to have to “eyeball” everything.

When we received our kit, I used them on our biscuit recipe, and it was unbelievable to see the rolling pin in action. The biscuits turned out flaky and golden! Kim used the rolling pin and the pie weights with this key lime pie recipe and once again, everything was perfect.

Key Lime Pie in a glass pie pan.

In closing, I would like to thank everybody involved in making this key lime dessert possible! As always, I wish you all a long healthy life, everlasting love, and a tummy full of delectable treats!

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A homemade silky smooth key lime pie that's creamy, sweet, and tangy and is prepared with authentic key lime juice. It's the perfect for pie Spring!
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Silky Smooth Key Lime Pie
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
 

A homemade silky smooth key lime pie that's creamy, sweet, and tangy and is prepared with authentic key lime juice. It's the perfect for pie Spring!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Key Lime Pie
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Author: John
Ingredients
Gluten-Free Crust From Gluten-Free on a Shoestring
  • 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour (We used King Arthur AP Blend.)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum (If not in AP Mix above.)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder, Aluminum Free
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, roughly chopped and chilled.
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Ice Water (Just to bring the dough together.)
Key Lime Pie Filling Inspired by The Unlikely Baker
  • 2 14 ounce each Cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 3/4 Cup Fresh Key Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Key Lime Zest
Instructions
Gluten-Free Crust From Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

  1. Mix the flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.

  2. Cut the butter in with a pastry cutter or flatten it between your fingers as you mix it with the flour. Ensure that the butter is evenly coated and mixed. 

  3. Add the sour cream and combine until the mixture begins to form a dough ball. Add ice water a teaspoon at a time if necessary just to bring the dough together.

  4. Remove the dough from the bowl, form into a ball, and wrap with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling.

  5. Remove the dough from the fridge and place on a lightly floured surface. Carefully begin to roll the dough with light pressure. 

  6. Roll into a 12-inch circle that's between 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Carefully roll part of the dough onto the rolling pin and move the crust into the pie dish. (Our dough falls apart, but it's easy to put back together and bakes beautifully.)

  7. Crimp or style the edges as desired. Poke holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork. Place parchment paper onto the crust and lay pie weights on the parchment paper.

  8. Place crust in the preheated oven (375 degrees for the crust) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before filling.

Key Lime Pie Filling Inspired by The Unlikely Baker

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and pour into a cooled pie crust.

  2. Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until small bubbles form around the edge.

  3. Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool for about an hour before transferring it to the refrigerator to cool completely (2-3 hours).

  4. Garnish with whipped cream of your choice.

Recipe Notes

The calories listed on this recipe card include the gluten-free crust and key lime pie filling. The whipped cream topping is optional and is NOT included on the recipe card or the calories listed below. You may use any kind of crust you desire and if you would like to use our homemade whipped cream, you can get the recipe here. 

Nutrition Facts
Silky Smooth Key Lime Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 9.1%
Vitamin C 8.8%
Calcium 5.8%
Iron 4.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

    • Kimberly

      April 30, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      Hi, Cheryl! Aw, that’s too bad that you can’t find key limes. Have you tried to find key lime juice? Amazon has it, and it works well. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

  2. Jolina

    April 30, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    Aw you guys are the best 🙂 I’m so happy you liked my lemon pie! And you know I’m Team Lemon but hey, I like key limes too and this pie looks fantastic! Perfectly creamy and luxuriously smooth. Key limes are hard to get around here (maybe they avoid the cold, I don’t blame them haha) but we get the juice so yay. Great spring and summer treat!

    Reply

    • John

      May 1, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Thank you for making that delicious pie! Lemons are great, but key limes are everywhere here lol! I am glad you can get the juice because they are so versatile. They can be used in pies, frostings, whipped creams, salad dressings, you get the idea lol! Thank you again for commenting and I am glad you liked the pie. Have a great week, Jolina!

      Reply

  4. Shannan

    May 1, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Key lime pie is my absolute favorite and now I’m seriously craving it after your gorgeous photos. Cannot wait to try out this recipe!

    Reply

  9. Niki

    May 1, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I’ve never had a key lime pie but they always get my attention in photos, they always look si beautiful! I’ve just never seen one on a menu and haven’t attempted to make one myself. This is making me reconsider… ?

    Reply

    • John

      May 1, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you, Niki! Well, I might be biased here, but I definitely think you should give the key lime pie a shot 🙂 It’s tangy, sweet, and unlike any other lemon or lime pie you have ever tasted. It’s worth the effort or the price lol!

      Reply

  12. Emily

    May 1, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    I love key lime pie! It reminds me of vacation and amazing days spent on the beach, and I am so excited to bake some this summer! Thank you for this yummy recipe!

    Reply

    • John

      May 1, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you, Emily! I am thrilled you like it and it’s always nice when food can bring back nostalgic memories 🙂

      Reply

  16. Quinn Caudill

    May 2, 2017 at 9:07 am

    One of my favorite all time pies. I love the tart flavors with the creaminess. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  18. Kimberly

    May 2, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    I absolutely love key lime pie! I might have to be brave enough to try this, it looks SO good. Just saved the recipe so I have no excuses. 🙂

    Reply

    • John

      May 3, 2017 at 7:41 am

      Thank you, Kimberly! I am glad you want to try the pie 🙂 I hope everything turns out perfectly for you!

      Reply

  19. Lisa

    May 2, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    This looks delicious! My husband loves key lime pie, but I’ve never made one! Your filling looks so easy – only 4 ingredients. I’ll be trying this one out this summer!

    Reply

    • John

      May 3, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Thank you, Lisa! I am so happy you want to try this recipe. It’s easy to make, just takes a little practice 🙂

      Reply

  21. Meg

    May 2, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I absolutely love key lime pie. I’ve never tried making it myself, but with this recipe, I am keen to give it a try!

    Reply

    • John

      May 3, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Thank you, Meg! I am glad you like it and want to give it try 🙂 I am sure it will turn out lovely!

      Reply

  24. Megan M

    May 8, 2017 at 12:43 am

    Your write up of this recipe had my mouth watering!

    My boyfriend’s mother is gluten free and I’m always at a loss at what to make for dessert when we have dinner with her. I’m so excited to make her this recipe – a gluten free FLAKY pie crust sounds amazing. Thank you!

    Reply

    • John

      May 8, 2017 at 7:15 am

      Thank you, Megan! I am glad you like the recipe post. Thank you for the compliments. I hope when you make it, everyone loves it! 🙂

      Reply

  25. Marsha Farmer

    July 31, 2017 at 11:55 am

    This looks effin yummy!! I would definitely try this out… This looks like a great alternative for what I am having these days. Getting sick of eating the same ol food. :))

    Reply

    • John

      August 1, 2017 at 6:46 am

      Thank you, Marsha! Key lime pie is common here in Southern Florida; however, it seems a bit rarer everywhere else. So we decided to share it and I am glad you want to try it. Have a lovely Tuesday 🙂

      Reply

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