Indulge in the tropical paradise of key lime pie, a delightful dessert that captivates taste buds with its vibrant citrus flavor and creamy, velvety texture. This classic pie, originating from the sun-kissed shores of the Florida Keys, embodies the essence of summertime indulgence. With its graham cracker crust, luscious key lime filling, and billowy meringue topping, each bite transports you to a world of sunshine and coastal breezes. This recipe collection presents a variety of key lime pie recipes, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the classic key lime pie, with its perfectly balanced tartness and sweetness, to the decadent chocolate key lime pie, which combines the richness of chocolate with the refreshing tang of key limes, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize and delight. Explore the magic of key lime pie and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant spirit of this iconic dessert.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
KRISTI'S KEY LIME PIE
Steps:
- If using 6 to 8 limes instead of lime juice, put water in blender or food processor, set processor on puree, and with processor running drop lime slices in, one at a time. Key limes are very tough - do not drop in too many at one time. Drop in 8 to 10 slices, maybe more if you have a really powerful blender or processor. Process completely, then pour through strainer into another container. Make sure to press out all of the juice, discard lime remains then pour the lime juice back into blender. Again, drop in lime slices, repeating the above process until you have processed all of the limes. Set aside 1 cup of the resulting lime juice.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Blend key lime juice with the sweetened condensed milk. Add the sour cream. In a separate container, beat the eggs, then add to the key lime mixture and beat for 1 minute. Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool pie completely, about 1 hour. Top with whipped topping and put in freezer. Freeze at least 3 hours. Serve straight from freezer. Cutting the pie is made easier by wetting a knife in hot water before slicing.
KELLY'S RICH AND CREAMY KEY LIME PIE
My dear sweet hubby say's that mine is the best Key Lime Pie he's ever had! I was SO HAPPY!! He used to live in Florida, and said it tastes just like the pie you get down there. (I was very proud and relieved to hear that! I was really nervous to make him one!) Hope you give my recipe a try. It's truely a wonderful, easy and...
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Pies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325º. In medium bowl, gently whisk egg yolks. Slowly whisk in sweetened condensed milk. Slowly whisk in key lime juice. *Do not over mix, this will create bubbles. Just whisk and stir gently til all ingredients are mixed together well. Pour into 9" deep dish homemade graham cracker crust. Pop into oven for 40-45 minutes. *My oven takes 44 minutes exactly. The edge of pie will just START to slightly poof up and the edge of pie will also be very SLIGHTLY a pale golden brown. Just very lightly browned. The pie also will no longer jiggle. Let cool. Pie will set up perfectly as it cools. Refrigerate at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Pie gets even better the next day! :)Serve with whipped cream topping. Garnish if desired. VERY rich and creamy! *You can save the egg whites and make a meringue top if preffered. But we like the cool, smooth creaminess of sweetened whipped cream much better than meringue. ;) **If preferred, you can also bake this pie in a 9" deep dish pastry crust. ***If a green color is desired, just add 2 drops green food coloring. I used to do this, but now I just leave it natural colored.
- 2. Tip: I once used fresh key limes and will never do that again. It took forever and you honestly couldn't even tell the difference from the bottled juice.
EASY CREAMY KEY LIME PIE
Simple to make and deliciously refreshing on hot summer days. Adapted from a recipe I saw on another website. Cooking time is cooling time.
Provided by Carla3j
Categories Pie
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping.
- Stir in the lime juice until well blended.
- Immediately pour filling into pie shell.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with key lime zest.
LINDA'S RICH KEY LIME PIE
This is a very rich, creamy, and tart dessert. This is one of the many delicious things Linda served us on our visit to"the beach" to see the Buckingham's of Great Bridge. I will always have fond memories when ever I even think about Key Lime Pie. I used one bag of Key Limes, about 20-24 tiny limes. I also used one inner package (9 sheets) of Nabisco original Graham Crackers. I called my sister-in-law to tell her that I had made her pie... I said it was not as good as hers, that I cooked the crust too long, and my limes were not as fresh as they could be. I also told her my poor right thumb was sore from squeezing the limes. She said she saw a key lime squeezer, and that she was going to get some for the two of us.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make 9" pie shell.
- Mix cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Combine with butter and press into pie shell.
- Bake at 325 for 8 minute.
- Cool.
- Mix milk with egg yolk.
- Slowly add lime juice and mix well.
- Pour into pie shell.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with slivers of Key Lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 114.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 21.4, Protein 4.2
KEY LIME PIE VII
This recipe uses condensed milk and sour cream. Fabulously easy. . . a summertime favorite! If you have time, a homemade graham cracker crust is better! Garnish with whipped cream and thin slices of lime if you like.
Provided by ANNRICHARDSON
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Key Lime Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime rind. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.7 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 324.5 mg, Sugar 74.3 g
KELLY AND PAM'S KEY LIME PIE DIP
My friend and I were discussing our fondness for key lime pie when we thought a dip for the holidays would be good ... one you could dip graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or fruit, into. This is what we came up with.
Provided by RedHotBeads
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whip the cream cheese until it is fluffy. Add the key lime juice and sugar, and then the condensed milk. Continue to mix on high speed until fluffy and combined. Will have the consistency of a thick frosting. Refrigerate, and serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, ginger snaps, sliced fruit, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 64.3, Carbohydrate 9.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- Use a combination of key lime juice and regular lime juice for a more intense flavor.
- Make sure the key limes are ripe and juicy. Ripe key limes will have a deep yellow color.
- If you don't have key limes, you can substitute regular limes. However, the flavor will be slightly different.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the graham cracker crust. This will help to ensure that the crust is evenly mixed and has a fine texture.
- Press the graham cracker crust firmly into the pie plate. This will help to prevent the crust from cracking when you add the filling.
- Chill the pie crust for at least 30 minutes before adding the filling. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick and pale yellow. This will help to prevent the filling from curdling.
- Add the key lime juice and zest to the egg yolk mixture slowly, whisking constantly. This will help to prevent the filling from curdling.
- Cook the filling over medium heat, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the filling from scorching.
- Once the filling has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter. This will help to make the filling smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the filling to set.
Conclusion:
Key lime pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to please everyone. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this key lime pie recipe a try.
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