Best 5 Amish Key Lime Pie Recipes

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**Amish Key Lime Pie: A Refreshing Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful Amish Key Lime Pie, a culinary masterpiece that combines the tangy zest of key limes with a creamy, velvety filling and a flaky, buttery crust. This classic dessert, rooted in the traditions of the Amish community, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes provides diverse variations of this beloved pie, each with its unique charm. From the traditional Amish Key Lime Pie recipe, showcasing the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, to the decadent Chocolate Key Lime Pie, which blends rich chocolate with the citrusy tang of key limes, we have a recipe for every palate. For those seeking a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie recipe delivers the same burst of flavor without compromising on texture. Additionally, our Key Lime Pie Bars recipe offers a delightful twist, presenting individual servings with a graham cracker crust and a zesty key lime filling. No matter your preference, our Amish Key Lime Pie recipes guarantee an unforgettable dessert experience.

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

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE



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A Floridian classic, this bright, creamy and tart dessert is so simple to make it will become a regular at your summer get togethers. Key lime juice is the star of this pie, adding a slightly more floral note than regular limes. But not to worry if you can't find fresh Key limes or the bottled juice - you can use standard limes with equally delicious results.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Key lime juice, preferably fresh-squeezed
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons lime zest, plus more for garnish
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt with a fork in a medium bowl. Pour in the butter and continue to stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch glass or metal pie dish and spread into an even layer. Use a 1/4 measuring cup or small glass to firmly press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake until it is dry-looking and lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: Combine the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add the lime juice, egg yolks, salt and lime zest and continue to beat until the batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into the graham cracker crust. Bake until the pie is mostly set but jiggles slightly in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate to set and chill completely, at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • For the whipped cream topping: Combine the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the topping decoratively on top of the pie. Alternatively, dolloped the whipped cream on slices of pie. Sprinkle with lime zest.

EASY KEY LIME PIE



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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.

AMISH KEY LIME PIE



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This is an Amish recipe which comes from 'Wanda E. Brunsetter's Amish Friends Cookbook', by Wanda E. Brunsetter; and it was submitted by Mollie Stolzfusof Charlotte Hall, MD.

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Pies

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 c graham crumbs
6 Tbsp butter, melted
3 egg yolks
1 (14 oz.) can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c fresh lime juice (bottled lime juice is fine)
1 tsp lime zest
1 c heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. To make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press mixture against sides and bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
  • 3. Bake for 5 minutes; cool completely.
  • 4. To make the filling: Beat egg yolks until thick, about 4 minutes.
  • 5. Beat in condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest; pour into cooled graham cracker crust.
  • 6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • 7. Before serving, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff (do not sweeten) and spoon over pie.

AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE



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I am a Florida native who raised Key lime trees in the back yard. This recipe is as authentic as it gets. A real Key lime pie is plain, simple. This is the recipe I grew up with. I hope you like it.

Provided by JetsonRING

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 jumbo egg yolks
½ cup Key lime juice
1 (8 inch) graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk condensed milk and egg yolks together in a large mixing bowl. Mix in Key lime juice; mixture will be thin at first but will thicken as it is whisked. Whisk until smooth and thick. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm to the touch and only slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate before serving, 5 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

KEY LIME PIE



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This is the frozen key lime pie that ends up all over Jack Nicholson's face in the film adaptation of the novel "Heartburn," Nora Ephron's thinly veiled recounting of her disastrous marriage to Carl Bernstein. It is very easy to make, and the large amount of key lime juice guarantees a tart, impressive flavor. We recommend eating it, though, not using it as a weapon.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield One 9-inch pie (8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large egg yolks
2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup freshly squeezed or bottled Key lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
One prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust, refrigerated
2 to 3 cups lightly sweetened whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat yolks until thick, about 3 minutes. Add condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest. Beat again until well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Pour into pie shell, filling it to the brim and mounding slightly on top. Cover with plastic wrap, stretching wrap tightly across surface. Freeze until firm, at least three hours.
  • Just before serving, remove from freezer and discard plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then spread with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams

Tips

  • To make the perfect graham cracker crust, make sure you blend the graham crackers until you get fine crumbs. This will help the crust to hold together better.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
  • To help the filling set properly, make sure you let it cold for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • If you want a more tart key lime pie, use more lime juice and less condensed milk.
  • If you don't have any whipped cream, you can use Cool Whip instead.

Conclusion

This Amish Key Lime Pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's creamy, tart, and refreshing, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this pie is a great option for beginner bakers as well.

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