Best 7 5 Ingredient Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our delectable Key lime pie! This classic dessert, originating from the vibrant shores of the Florida Keys, captivates the senses with its symphony of flavors and textures. Picture a luscious filling, bursting with the tangy-sweet essence of Key limes, nestled atop a golden-brown graham cracker crust. As your spoon glides through the velvety filling, a burst of citrusy goodness mingles with the rich creaminess, tantalizing your palate with each bite. This recipe is not only a celebration of the Key lime's unique flavor but also a testament to the magic that can be created with just five simple ingredients. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect Key lime pie, a dessert that will surely become a cherished favorite.

**Recipes included in the article:**

* Classic Key Lime Pie: A timeless recipe that stays true to the traditional flavors and techniques.
* No-Bake Key Lime Pie: A simplified version that eliminates the need for baking, making it perfect for those who are short on time or prefer a no-fuss dessert.
* Key Lime Pie Bars: A delightful twist on the classic pie, featuring individual bars that are perfect for sharing or enjoying as a quick treat.
* Key Lime Pie Dip: A fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of Key lime pie in a dippable form, perfect for parties or gatherings.
* Key Lime Pie Milkshake: A refreshing and indulgent drink that combines the flavors of Key lime pie with the creaminess of a milkshake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

5-INGREDIENT QUICK FROZEN KEY LIME PIE



5-Ingredient Quick Frozen Key Lime Pie image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon fresh key lime zest
1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
1 premade graham cracker pie crust
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Curled lime slices, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Beat 1 cup of the heavy cream into stiff peaks in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of the lime zest and lime juice. Fold the lime juice/sweetened condensed mixture into the whipped cream.
  • Spoon the filling into the pie crust and spread out evenly. Place in the freezer until solid and set, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Take the remaining 1 1/2 cups of whipping cream and add the confectioners' sugar. Whip until soft peaks. Spoon the whipped cream over the frozen pie. Garnish with the remaining key lime zest and some curled lime slices if desired.

EASY KEY LIME PIE



Easy Key Lime Pie image

You need only five ingredients to create this refreshing, easy Key lime pie. It's special enough for weekend potlucks, but easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice or lime juice
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2 cups whipped topping
Lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk and lime juice until blended. Transfer to crust. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Just before serving, garnish with whipped topping and, if desired, lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

5-INGREDIENT KEY LIME PIE



5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie image

A simple 5-ingredient Key lime pie I've been eating my whole life in south Florida.

Provided by Logan Fleming

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ (14.4 ounce) package graham crackers, broken into quarters
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process graham crackers in a food processor; the finer the crumbs, the more the crust will stick together. Transfer to a bowl and mix with melted butter. Press and mold mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • While the crust is cooling, combine condensed milk and egg yolks in a bowl; whisk until fully blended and no yolks are visible in the mixture. Slowly pour in Key lime juice while stirring until combined. Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

KEY LIME PIE WITH 5 INGREDIENTS



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I wanted a quick and easy pie that would mimic the flavor of Key Lime Pie but without the fuss. I tried a popular on-line recipe but found that without a gelling ingredient, the pie was messy to serve and the slices ran together. To solve the problem, I added Instant Pudding Mix and was very pleasantly surprised with the result. Note: use a LARGE graham cracker crust (deep dish type). If your store only carries the small prepared graham crusts, use two crusts.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 graham cracker crust, prepared, large deep dish size (or two small)
8 ounces Cool Whip (I use Light)
6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, Fat-Free
1 (6 ounce) box Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

Steps:

  • Thaw Cool Whip according to instructions. Thaw limeade.
  • Whisk together in a large mixing bowl: Limeade and sweetened condensed Milk. Whisk in powdered instant pudding mix. Whisk in Cool Whip, saving 1 cup of Cool Whip for a nice topping.
  • Pour mixture into crust. Place remaining 1 cup of Cool Whip around the edges for a pretty presentation.
  • Allow an hour for the pie to firm up in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 361.5, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 51.9, Protein 3.7

KEY LIME PIE I



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This pie is always well received whenever served - it is light and refreshing and very attractive, too. An all-time favorite! You may substitute the key lime juice with a mixture of 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.

Provided by IRENED

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
½ cup key lime juice
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cream of tartar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lime, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Press into 9 inch pie plate and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Separate 2 of the eggs, placing the two egg whites into a mixing bowl. Reserve the yolks in another bowl.
  • To the yolks, add one whole egg, lime juice and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth. With clean mixer blades or a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry. Fold whites into filling mixture. Pour filling into partially baked crust.
  • Bake in preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until set. Let cool at room temperature, then freeze 4 hours to overnight. Just before serving, whip cream to form stiff peaks. Serve decorated with whipped cream and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 146.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE



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Creamy, sweet, and tart, this classic lime dessert is always a favorite.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (14 ounce) cans EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
⅔ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form crust. Bake 10 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and sour cream in large bowl until blended. Stir in lime peel. Pour filling into crust. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until tiny bubbles begin to form on surface of pie. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Beat cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff. Top pie with whipped cream. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Best served the same day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 287.4 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

EASY KEY LIME PIE I



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This is the 1999 American Pie Council 's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Quick and Easy Category. Garnish each piece with a slice of lime and a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if you like.

Provided by DINNER2

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Key Lime Pie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Mix well. Pour into unbaked graham cracker shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Top with whipped topping and garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Key limes are smaller and have a stronger, more acidic flavor than regular limes.
  • If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes. Just add a little extra lime zest to the filling to compensate for the milder flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start making the filling. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can cause the filling to become dense and grainy.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This 5-ingredient key lime pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, tangy lime flavor, and graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and delicious dessert, give this key lime pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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