Best 6 Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Fluffy Key Lime Pie. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of zesty and sweet, featuring a velvety smooth filling nestled in a delicate, buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy freshness, balanced perfectly by the creamy filling and crumbly crust. Accompany your pie with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra touch of decadence. As you explore this recipe, you'll also discover variations such as the No-Bake Key Lime Pie, a time-saving option that delivers the same burst of flavor without the oven. For a vegan twist, try the Vegan Key Lime Pie, which uses coconut milk and silken tofu to create a luscious filling. And for those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie offers a delectable combination of almond flour and tapioca flour in its crust. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of Key Lime Pie recipes, each offering unique taste experiences to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE



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For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! -Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup boiling water
1 package (0.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
2 cartons (6 ounces each) Key lime yogurt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Whisk in yogurt. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust., Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OH SO CREAMY AND FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE



Oh so Creamy and Fluffy Key Lime Pie image

We recently went to the Gaylord Texan Hotel over Christmas and had a slice of heaven in the form of a key lime pie delivered to our room. It wasn't to tart or to sweet and was oh so creamy. I was trying to recreate it for my DH birthday and hopefully got pretty close. He liked it - asked me to put some back so it wasn't totally eaten up by the family :). I also made some key lime sauce from debloves2cook recipe #166790 and put it on the plate as part of the presentation. Gave each plate a great look as well as a little lime kick. Cook time is refridgeration time. See the bottom of the instructions for a gluten free pie crust variation.

Provided by Chef C.H.

Categories     Pie

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 pie, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1.5 (21 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup key lime juice (ex ( Nellie & Joe famous Key West key lime juice)
sweetened whipped cream (to garnish) or Cool Whip (to garnish)

Steps:

  • CRUST:.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine all the ingredients and then press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9" glass pie plate.
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Turn the oven down to 300.
  • *~OR Use a store bought deep dish graham cracker crust~*.
  • FILLING:.
  • Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, condensed milk, egg yolks and lime juice to combine.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks begin to form. (When you lift up the beaters, the peaks should hold and still look glossy).
  • Fold into the cream cheese/lime mixture until just combined. Don't over mix - this is what gives the pie it's fluffy texture.
  • Pour into the cooled pie crust and bake for 25 minutes or until set. Pie will be solid with just a little wiggle in the middle when moved.
  • Remove from oven. Cool and refridgerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • TO SERVE:
  • Garnish with whipped cream or cool whip and a little key lime sauce from debloves2cook recipe #166790.
  • GF VARIATION:
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups crushed gluten free chocolate chex and 5 tablespoons melted butter for the crust (Don't need to add any extra sugar because the chex is already sweetened.)
  • Continue with directions above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.3, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 397, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 71.7, Protein 14.6

FLUFFY "KEY" LIME PIE



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Make and share this Fluffy "key" Lime Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefChic

Categories     Pie

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons sugar
2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine graham, butter, and powdered sugar in mixer until well mixed, then press into a 9-inch pie plate. (Optional: Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes, just until you can begin to smell the crust baking.) Freeze crust until needed.
  • Grate the zest from one full lime. Squeeze the juice from fresh limes to make 1/3 cup (approximately 1 1/2 limes) of juice.
  • Whisk together sugar, yolks, zest, and lime juice in a double boiler and heat until they form a custard. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and then beat in sugar.
  • Fold egg whites into custard.
  • Whip cream and confectioner's sugar together to stiff peaks. Fold into custard mixture.
  • Gently spread the custard mixture into the pie crust and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE FROM TOH (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Got this on-line from Taste of Home, a little differant from other recipes with no condensed milk. It's described as low in fat, sugar and fuss, doesn't get any easier than that and would be a good desert for my Mom who is a diabetic. Diabetic exchanges reported as 1 starch, 1 fruit and 1 fat. Finally got around to making this and for a light version it's very good, fluffy and tart and pretty simple. A nice treat for those warm summer evenings. I couldn't find the prepared graham crust so used recipe#338535 and made it with splenda and it turned out great.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 ounce sugar-free lime gelatin, 2 package
1/4 cup boiling water
12 ounces fat-free key lime yogurt, 2 - 6 ounce cartons
8 ounces frozen fat-free whipped topping, 1 carton, thawed
1 reduced fat graham cracker crust, 8 inches

Steps:

  • In large bowl dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  • Whisk in yogurt.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.

FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Fluffy Key Lime Pie Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by mitzzy

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (20 squares)1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted3 tablespoons sugar1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup Key lime juice1 container (8 oz) frozen whippe

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press in bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool. 2 In large bowl, beat milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into cooled pie crust. 3 Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. Store in refrigerator.

FLUFFY KEY LIME PIE (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Fluffy Key Lime Pie (lighter recipe) image

Cool off with a lighter key lime pie. Don't worry, it's just as flavorful as the original.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (20 squares)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press in bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  • In large bowl, beat milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a perfectly smooth and creamy filling, make sure to use full-fat ingredients like cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream.
  • To achieve the ideal consistency, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy before adding the other ingredients.
  • To prevent a soggy crust, pre-bake the pie crust before filling it. You can also use a store-bought graham cracker crust for convenience.
  • To enhance the key lime flavor, use freshly squeezed key lime juice instead of bottled lime juice.
  • For a more intense tartness, add a teaspoon of lime zest to the filling.
  • To achieve a beautiful golden-brown meringue, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar on top.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set properly.

Conclusion:

The fluffy key lime pie is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with a smooth and creamy filling and a crisp graham cracker crust. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can easily create this classic pie at home. With its refreshing taste and stunning presentation, the fluffy key lime pie is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion. Indulge in a slice of this delectable pie and experience the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

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