Hey, y'all! All desserts are not created equal. There, I said it. If you're a long-time reader here on the blog, you'll know that I'm more of a savory recipe lover. That said, there's something about key lime pie that is simply euphoric. I'm excited to share my recipe for the the Best Key Lime Pie you've ever had - with just one bite, you'll think you're in Key West.

The Best Key Lime Pie

Name: The Best Key Lime Pie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Store-Bought Graham Cracker Crust (9 in); 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk; 5 egg yolks; 1/3 c. Key Lime Juice; 1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Zest; Limes (for garnish); Whipped Cream (for garnish)

The Best Key Lime Pie: Ingredients

1 Store-Bought Graham Cracker Crust (9 in)
14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
5 egg yolks
⅓ c. Key Lime Juice
1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Zest
Limes, for garnish
Whipped Cream, for garnish

How to Make the Best Key Lime Pie

Preheat oven to 375F.
Separate egg yolks from whites; beat yolks until smooth.
Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
Pour mixture into graham cracker crust.
Bake for 15 minutes; afterwards, place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Top with whipped cream and sliced limes, if desired.

The Best Key Lime Pie Recipe

JC Phelps

You don't have to be in Key West to have the Best Key Lime Pie! Try this recipe + enjoy it year-round at home!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Freezing Time 15

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients

1 Store-Bought Graham Cracker Crust 9 in
14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
5 egg yolks
⅓ c. Key Lime Juice
1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Zest
Limes for garnish
Whipped Cream for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F.
Separate egg yolks from whites; beat yolks until smooth.
Combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well.
Pour mixture into graham cracker crust.
Bake for 15 minutes; afterwards, place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Top with whipped cream and sliced limes, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg

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