Description
Creamy key lime pie beckons with zesty Florida citrus flavors that transport palates to tropical shores. Smooth custard nestled in graham cracker crust delivers refreshing tangy sweetness you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Key Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish and Crust:
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Whisk condensed milk, key lime juice, sour cream, and lime zest in a mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring even distribution.
- Position the pie on a sturdy baking sheet for stable oven transfer.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, watching for tiny bubbles to emerge and burst on the surface.
- The filling should appear slightly wobbly but not browned when removed from the oven.
- Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to set and enhance flavor profile.
- Before serving, optionally adorn with delicate lime slice garnishes and a billowy dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Swap traditional graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Use low-fat condensed milk and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce overall calorie content without compromising creamy texture.
- Zest fresh key limes for maximum flavor intensity, ensuring vibrant citrus notes shine through the sweet, tangy filling.
- Chill pie thoroughly for at least 2-3 hours to allow filling to set completely, creating perfect slicing consistency and enhanced flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg