Description
This Easy Key Lime Pie recipe features a tangy and creamy filling made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream, all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfectly balanced with a hint of lime zest, this refreshing dessert is quick to prepare and requires just a few ingredients, making it a quintessential no-fuss treat that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for prebaking the crust and baking the pie.
- Prepare and Prebake the Crust: In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish and press firmly against the bottom and sides using the back of a spoon to form a compact crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, sour cream, and grated lime zest until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fill and Bake the Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the prebaked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake the pie for 18 to 20 minutes until the filling is mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Let the pie rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool. Afterward, cover it and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour before serving, allowing the filling to fully set and develop flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the most authentic tart flavor; bottled lime juice can be used as a substitute but may slightly alter the taste.
- Allowing the pie to chill in the fridge is crucial for the filling to firm up properly.
- Garnish with whipped cream or additional lime zest for an added decorative touch.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
