Brighten up your dessert table with the tangy flavors in this Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe! One bite of this mouthwatering dessert will have everyone begging for the recipe.
The best desserts are sometimes the simplest and this Easy Key Lime Pie recipe definitely fits in that category. It's bright, tangy flavor is a perfect ending to any meal and tastes great any time of year!
One bite of this and you will see why this pie is my go-to dessert.
The fact that it's made with pantry staples, is free of most allergens and comes together quickly just seals the deal.
Now if that hasn't convinced you to make it, I don't know what will.
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Ingredients
Don't let the fact that this is a pie scare you away! The beauty of this easy recipe is the short ingredient list.
Ingredient Notes:
- graham cracker crust -you can make your own or buy one that is ready to go! Either way it will be delicious!
- key lime juice- one of our favorite short cuts is to use Nellie's Key Lime Juice. No one will know you didn't squeeze your own!
- sour cream- full fat is best, don't try and swap in light sour cream for this recipe.
BOOM. That's it!
Some of my favorite recipes only use a handful of ingredients and this pie has long been one of my go-to sweet treats.
Instructions
You won't believe how quickly this recipe comes together. It is out of the oven by the time the dishes are done!
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350. Get your graham cracker crust (either purchased or make your own) and set aside
- Place sweetened condensed milk and sour cream in a large bowl, whisk until combined.
- Add key lime juice and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Zest lime and add to filling. Stir to combine.
Step 2: Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake for 8 minutes and cool before eating. Chill for at least 2 hours.
FAQs
The key lime is smaller and seedier than that of the regular lime that is found in the grocery store. Plus it's higher in acidity giving this luscious pie its distinct flavor. Each bite of this Easy Key Lime Pie has just enough tang to make your lips pucker and make you immediately dive in for more.
Even though there aren't any eggs in this pie, you still need to give it a quick spin in the oven. But only for 5-6 minutes or until you see tiny pinholes in the top of the pie.
By the time I have the bowl cleaned up from mixing the batter, the pie is ready to come out of the oven.
It's easy to make it GF if needed! Simply use gluten-free graham crackers to make the crust, Pamela's is one of my favorites!
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Recipe
Easy Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust
- 2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime rind in a medium bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined and pour into graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
Looking for an authentic Key Lime Pie recipe that comes together in minutes? We haven't met anyone who hasn't fallen in love with this crowd pleasing dessert.
Laurie says
Yes, it sure seems like it needs a longer oven time. If you have cold limes and cold sour cream, how can it get even warm in 5 minutes? What is the purpose of the oven time?
Lisa says
Mine bakes perfectly in 5-6 minutes. You just want to see teeny tiny pinholes in the top, it sets the pie!
Tasha says
Oh but I did have to bake it longer than 8 mins, more like 16-18 mins.
Tasha says
This pie was super easy to make and my husband, the key lime pie connoisseur, said it was some of the best key lime pie he had ever had! So that made me happy!! Thank you for this great recipe!! Definitely saving for making again in the future!!
Choo Magoo says
Made this the other day , YUMMMMMMMY . Was wondering if I could sub Fresh Orange Juice ?
Lisa says
I think that fresh orange juice might be too sweet for this pie. The key lime juice gives it just the right tang!
Pat says
I have had it in the oven for 18 minutes plus...no bubbles. 5-8 minutes cannot possibly be right.
Lisa says
Hi Pat,
Yes, 5-8 minutes is the correct time for my oven. I'm sorry the timing was off for your oven. I hope it turned out, this is one of our family favorites!
Carol says
I had mine in the oven for about 20 min. also. I never got bubbles either, except a few around the edge that never popped. So I kept it in there until a knife inserted came out clean. I've never had this problem previously with recipes, so I believe it's your oven that is "off" - maybe too hot? Perhaps you should say all ingredients need to be room temperature before mixing.