Traditional Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

Traditional Key Lime Pie

Traditional Key Lime Pie
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Experience the sunshine in every bite with this classic Key Lime Pie. A luscious, tangy filling nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust – a true taste of Florida paradise!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    69 g
  • Cholesterol
    172 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    252 mg
  • Sugar
    62 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until well combined. (2 minutes)

03

Step
2 mins

Gradually whisk in the Key lime juice until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. (3 minutes)

04

Step
15 mins

Pour the Key lime filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. (1 minute)

05

Step
1 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center, 12 to 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

06

Step
5 hrs

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. (30 minutes)

07

Step

Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to fully set. (300 minutes)

For a smoother filling, use a stand mixer or hand mixer instead of whisking by hand.
If you can't find Key limes, Persian limes will work in a pinch, but the flavor will be slightly different.
To prevent the graham cracker crust from getting soggy, brush it with melted butter before adding the filling and blind bake for 8 minutes at 350F.
Garnish with whipped cream and lime zest for an elegant presentation.

Halle Schowalter

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Hope Littel

    Jun 25, 2025

    This recipe is so easy to follow and the pie is absolutely delicious! It's a family favorite now.

  • Dagmar Quitzon

    Jun 18, 2025

    My crust got a little soggy, but the filling was perfect. Next time, I'll try blind baking the crust first.

  • Princess Pfannerstill

    Jun 16, 2025

    I used Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice and it tasted just like the Key Lime Pies I had in Key West!

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