Best 6 Key Lime Pie I Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing Key lime pie, a classic dessert that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Florida Keys. This iconic pie features a luscious filling crafted from the unique and aromatic Key limes, renowned for their intense tartness and distinct floral notes. Perfectly balanced with a buttery, flaky crust and topped with a cloud-like meringue, this culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and creamy textures that will leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary adventure with our curated collection of Key lime pie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless treat. From the traditional version that stays true to its roots to creative variations that incorporate unexpected ingredients and techniques, our recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to impress your loved ones, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating an exceptional Key lime pie that will be the star of any occasion.

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CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE



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Key lime pie is one of the greatest desserts out there because it's sweet, tangy, creamy, and just downright delicious. This recipe can't be beat!

Categories     Fourth of July     Summer     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 whole graham crackers
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 stick salted butter, melted
2 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. bottled Key lime juice
1 tbsp. grated lime zest (from about 2 limes), plus more for garnish
1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 ̊. For the crust: Combine the graham crackers and granulated sugar in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until the crumbs are well coated and stick together when pinched. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until just set, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • For the filling: Whisk the egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice and lime zest in a medium bowl until combined. Pour the filling into the crust and bake until the center is set but still slightly jiggly, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Before serving, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Spread on the pie and garnish with lime zest.

KEY LIME PIE



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Made with ordinary limes, this "Key lime" pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal -- plus it's easier to make.

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1½ cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, from about 12 whole graham crackers
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Two 14-oz cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
¾ cup fresh lime juice
1 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
8 to 10 thin lime slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; stir with a fork first, and then your hands until the mixture is well combined. Using your fingers and the bottom of a glass or dry measuring cup, press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 x 1.5-inch (deep-dish) pie pan. The crust should be about ¼-inch thick. (Tip: do the sides first.)
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until just slightly browned. Let the crust cool on a wire rack.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, yogurt, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour the thick mixture into the warm graham cracker crust. Bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is almost set; it should wobble a bit. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, about 3 hours.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until medium peaks form. Top the pie with the whipped cream. Decorate with the lime zest and lime slices. Store the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Slice the pie into wedges, wiping your knife clean between slices, and serve cold.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: You can make the crust a day ahead of time, but the filling should be added on the day of serving, otherwise the crust will get soggy.
  • Note: The nutritional information was calculated using 2% Greek yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481, Fat 24 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 54 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 183 mg, Cholesterol 76 mg

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

KEY LIME PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 of a 1-pound box graham crackers
5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup freshly squeezed Key lime juice, or store bought
1 cup heavy or whipping cream chilled
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the graham cracker crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Break up the graham crackers; place in a food processor and process to crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers in a large plastic bag; seal and then crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse or stir until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and side of a pie pan, forming a neat border around the edge. Bake the crust until set and golden, 8 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack; leave the oven on.
  • For the filling: Meanwhile, in an electric mixer with the wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing just until combined, no longer. Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the filling has just set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • For the topping: Whip the cream and the confectioners' sugar until nearly stiff. Cut the pie into wedges and serve very cold, topping each wedge with a large dollop of whipped cream.

KEY LIME PIE



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Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base - this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

300g Hob Nobs
150g butter, melted
1 x 397g can condensed milk (we used Nestlé)
3 medium egg yolks
finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes
300ml double cream
1 tbsp icing sugar
extra lime zest, to decorate

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.
  • Whizz 300g Hob Nobs to crumbs in a food processor (or put in a strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin).
  • Mix with 150g melted butter and press into the base and up the sides of a 22cm loose-based tart tin. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
  • Put 3 medium egg yolks in a large bowl and whisk for a minute with electric beaters.
  • Add a can of condensed milk and whisk for 3 minutes, then add the finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes and whisk again for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled base then put back in the oven for 15 minutes. Cool then chill for at least 3 hours or overnight if you like. When you are ready to serve, carefully remove the pie from the tin and put on a serving plate.
  • To decorate, softly whip together 300ml double cream and 1 tbsp icing sugar.
  • Dollop or pipe the cream onto the top of the pie and finish with extra lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 50.8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27.8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 37.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2.1 grams fiber, Protein 8.8 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

KEY LIME PIE



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You don't need to travel to the southernmost point of Florida to enjoy a slice of this tart pie. Learn how to make your own key lime pie at home, complete with a graham cracker crust, with this master recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key-lime juice
1 tablespoon grated Key lime zest, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
1 can (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine graham-cracker crumbs, butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 9-inch pie plate, and bake until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • Lower oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, gently whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, Key lime juice, and zest. Pour into the prepared, cooled crust.
  • Return pie to oven, and bake until the center is set but still quivers when the pan is nudged, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Shortly before serving, combine cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon over cooled pie; garnish with zest. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes. The flavor of fresh key limes is much more intense than that of bottled or frozen lime juice. If you can't find key limes, you can substitute regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Don't overbeat the egg yolks. Overbeating the egg yolks will make the filling tough. Beat them just until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Bake the pie in a water bath. This will help to prevent the crust from cracking and the filling from curdling.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, tart filling and flaky crust, key lime pie is a delicious way to end any meal. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give key lime pie a try.

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