Serve this key lime pie this summer when you're looking for a cool dessert on a hot day. The pie is extra creamy with a delicious chocolate cookie crust. It has a tart, sweet flavor with a tropical flair. Top this with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest for a fancy but easy to make key lime pie.
Provided by Michelle Fedele
Categories Pies
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and then prepare the crust. Finely crush the cookies and almonds in a food processor.
- 2. Add the melted butter and combine.
- 3. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 4. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 5. Add the eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Beat until smooth.
- 6. Gently beat in the sour cream, lime zest, and lime juice.
- 7. Pour the mixture into the crust.
- 8. Bake 40-50 minutes until the pie is slightly puffed and the center is set.
- 9. Cool completely on wire racks. Then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
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Dorothy Tau
[email protected]I've been making this pie for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect pie for a hot summer day.
Chichi Ajuzie
[email protected]This pie is always a hit at my parties. It's the perfect combination of tart and sweet, and the black bottom crust is a real crowd-pleaser.
Ebony Wilson
[email protected]I love the combination of the graham cracker crust, the black bottom, and the key lime filling. It's the perfect pie for any occasion.
Helal Sikhar
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The black bottom crust is amazing and the key lime filling is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!
Royal pathan shayar
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie with no problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out great. It was a big hit at my potluck.
Leslie Goad
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The black bottom crust is a nice twist on the classic key lime pie and the filling is always perfectly tart and creamy.
Staizy Cakes
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the black bottom crust to set properly. I think I might have overcooked it. The pie still tasted good, but the crust was a little too crumbly.
Lean Bougouneau
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The black bottom crust is always a hit, and the key lime filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!
Regina Ciira
[email protected]This pie was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best key lime pie he's ever had. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less key lime juice next time.
Regan Louw
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The black bottom crust really elevates the pie and makes it something special. I'll definitely be making this again.
abdelghani djadi
[email protected]I made this pie for a family gathering and everyone loved it! Even my picky nephew ate two pieces. The pie was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the black bottom crust was a nice touch.
chow dawg
[email protected]This pie was a little more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The black bottom crust is what really makes this pie special. It's so rich and chocolatey, and it pairs perfectly with the tart key lime filling.
Patryk aumiller
[email protected]I've tried many key lime pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of the graham cracker crust, the black bottom, and the key lime filling is just perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md. Joy Biddut Khan
[email protected]This key lime pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The black bottom crust was a delightful surprise, and the filling was perfectly tart and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.