Description
Looking for the best key lime pie with graham cracker crust? This recipe is quick, easy, and simple with a bright, tangy filling! Perfect for a healthy summer dessert idea or a special dinner party treat. This easy pie is one of the best sweet ideas to impress guests and enjoy on warm days. Save this quick and easy pie for your next celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press mixture into bottom and sides of a pie dish; bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour filling into crust; bake for 15 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours until firm.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices before serving.
Notes
- Add extra lime zest for more intense citrus flavor.
- Use fresh key lime juice if possible for authentic taste.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg