Key Lime Pie Recipe
This homemade Key Lime Pie recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky, creamy lime filling. Made with simple ingredients like sweetened condensed milk, fresh key lime juice, and lime zest, this easy dessert comes together with minimal effort and is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, and make-ahead entertaining. Finished with fluffy whipped cream and fresh lime garnish, this classic Florida-inspired pie is refreshing, bright, and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy key lime pie recipe, homemade citrus dessert, or classic summer pie recipe.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- pinch of salt
Filling
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 14-oz can unsweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- lime wedge garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and butter.
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk. Add lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Pour into crust.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top with whipped cream before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes
For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight.Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Slice)
Calories: 430Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 120mg
Sodium: 220mg
Sugar: 37g
Fiber: 1g