This recipe for key lime pie is made using condensed milk, sourcream and buttermilk. This is a favorite summertime treat that’s easy to make. A homemade graham-crumb crust is best if you have the time. If you wish, garnish with whipped crème and thin lime slices.
Nothing can satisfy your sweet tooth like a classic Key Lime Pie. With just five ingredients, you can whip up this sweet, rich and creamy Key lime pie on a whim.
Key Lime Pie Ingredients
This recipe for Key lime pie is made with five ingredients:
* Condensed sweetened milk This creamy, sweet and smooth Key lime pie begins with a can sweetened condensed condensed.
* Key Lime Juice Key lime juice is from the Florida Keys. Key limes have a higher acidity than regular limes and are therefore more flavorful.
Sour Cream Sour Cream contributes to a rich texture, and adds a subtly tangy taste.
* A tablespoon of lime rind: This zesty citrusy flavor is enhanced by a tablespoon of lime rind.
* Graham Cracker Crust Use either a purchased or home-made graham cracker dough.
Key Lime Pie: How to make it?
It couldn’t get any easier to make Key lime pie. Below you’ll find a full recipe with step-by-step instructions. Here’s a quick overview:
1. Mix the ingredients for the filling in a large bowl. Pour the filling into the graham cracker dough.
2. Bake the pie. Bake the pie until bubbles start to appear on top of the pie.
3. The pie should be cooled on a wire rack before transferring it to the fridge to set. If desired, top with whipped crème and a few lime wedges.
How to store Key Lime Pie
Wrap tightly the Key lime pie in foil or storage wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve chilled.
Can you freeze Key Lime Pies?
Yes! Key lime pie can be frozen for up to 3 months. (But don’t forget the toppings or whipped cream until it has thawed.) Bake the pie in foil if you intend to freeze it. Wrap the pie with storage wrap and then foil. Refrigerate overnight to defrost.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Appreciation
“I absolutely love this recipe. It’s fantastic,” said Stephanie White. I also tried using lemon instead of lime to use up my surplus of lemons. It turned out fantastic.
Debidoooo raves, “This Key Lime Pie is delicious.” I make my own graham cracker pie crust, and then add 1/3 cup of toasted coconut shredded to it. This pie is a hit with everyone. “Try it …..you will not be disappointed.”
One member of the Allrecipes Community raves, “This recipe is excellent.” The only thing I changed was that I substituted plain yogurt for sour cream, because I did not have any. “Everyone enjoyed it.”
Ingredients
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- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Directions
- Pre-heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees F) and gather all ingredients.
- Mix well condensed milk with key lime juice, sour cream and lime zest. Pour into the graham cracker pie crust. Place on a baking tray.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven between 5 and 8 minutes until you see tiny bubbles on the top surface. The filling should be a little wobbly, but not brown.
- After cooling the pie, chill it in the fridge for about an hour before serving. If desired, garnish with lime slices or whipped cream.
- Enjoy and serve!
Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees F) and gather all ingredients.
- Mix well condensed milk with key lime juice, sour cream and lime zest. Pour into the graham cracker pie crust. Place on a baking tray.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven between 5 and 8 minutes until you see tiny bubbles on the top surface. The filling should be a little wobbly, but not brown.
- After cooling the pie, chill it in the fridge for about an hour before serving. If desired, garnish with lime slices or whipped cream.
- Enjoy and serve!
