Key Lime Pie
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or 11 full sheets of graham crackers
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk 2 (14-ounce) cans
- 1 cup key lime juice (*See note)
- 2 tablespoons lime zest optional
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir until evenly coated. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk egg yolks until pale and thickened. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in key lime juice and lime zest (if using) until well combined.4 large egg yolks, 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup key lime juice, 2 tablespoons lime zest
- If you turned off the oven, preheat it again to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour filling into cooled crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool to room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (6-8 hours is best).
- In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over chilled pie.1 cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Serve garnished with extra lime zest or lime slices if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of pie. Actual calories will vary.
- I use a full cup of key lime juice, which gives this pie a wonderfully tangy and slightly tart flavor. If you prefer a less tangy and sweeter taste, you can use as little as ¾ cup of key lime juice.
- Looking for our gluten free key lime pie recipe? It's on our retired recipes page!
Nutrition Facts
Key Lime Pie
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
644
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
95
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
187
mg
62
%
Sodium
244
mg
10
%
Potassium
474
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
81
g
27
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
70
g
78
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
1.11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
333
mg
33
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
