Best 5 The Best Key Lime Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the tropics with our delectable key lime pie recipes. These pies are a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet, featuring a luscious filling crafted from the aromatic key limes. Discover the classic key lime pie recipe, a timeless dessert that embodies the essence of this iconic treat. For a delightful twist, explore our key lime pie with a graham cracker crust, a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. Craving a vegan indulgence? Our vegan key lime pie recipe has you covered, offering a plant-based rendition that doesn't compromise on taste. And for those seeking a no-bake option, our no-bake key lime pie recipe delivers a creamy and refreshing dessert without the hassle of baking. Embark on a culinary journey with our key lime pie recipes, and experience the perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE



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This recipe came from my friend, Suzette. I love Key Lime pie and this is the best I have ever tasted! She combined several recipes (Southern Living) in one to make this perfect pie. It is sure to please!

Provided by Rhonda in Texas

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 1/3 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 egg yolks
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lime rind, grated
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine graham crackers crumbs, sugar and butter and press into pie plate.
  • Combine egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, powdered sugar and rind and spoon into pie crust.
  • Bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack and chill for 2 hours. Whip cream and powdered sugar and spoon on top of chilled pie.

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

THE BEST KEY LIME PIE



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This is a great recipe I found on Allrecipes.com by Ann Richardson. One of the easiest and best key lime pies I've ever made! Since I live in Costa Rica, key limes or sour cream aren't easy to come by. I substitute Natilla (a type of creme fraiche) for the sour cream and Mandarinas (a very sour mandarin-type orange) for the limes. I don't know if it's the heat and humidity here, but I have to bake it for 10-12 minutes to get the pinhole bubbles. But I've left the recipe as Ann wrote it, in case that's what it takes in more moderate weather... Sometimes, I'll add a topping made with natilla, a bit of mandarina juice, and powdered sugar. It is quite tasty! Prep time includes time to zest and juice the limes. Thanks, Ann!!!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 inches graham cracker crust (homemade or storebought)
3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest, grated
lime slices and whipped cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 celsius).
  • In medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest. Mix well and pour into crust.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of the pie. DO NOT BROWN!
  • Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.4, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 328.5, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 74.8, Protein 10.7

WORLD'S BEST KEY LIME PIE



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Very easy, very good, light Key lime taste that still makes you pucker. Took me a while to perfect this one. No baking, no fuss - takes me 10 or 15 minutes to make.

Provided by June

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together condensed milk and lime juice. Fold in whipped topping and mix until smooth. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 256.4 mg, Sugar 51.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Bottled or store-bought lime juice will not produce the same results.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start making the filling. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the filling. Overbeating can cause the filling to become runny.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the filling from curdling.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set properly.

Conclusion:

Key lime pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling and tangy lime flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you are looking for a new dessert to try, I highly recommend giving key lime pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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