Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe {The BEST!}

Craving a perfectly sweet and tart slice of pie? This Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe is calling your name!

It’s time to take your tastebuds on a little tropical trip with this Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe!

Glenda writes: “Great taste!”

Originating in Key West, Florida… traditional Key Lime Pie has become a southern staple! And trust me… one bite of this creamy, citrus custard filling is all it takes to make you an instant fan!

Plus, this Key Lime Pie Recipe with condensed milk is such a cinch to make! You’ll simply stir all of your ingredients, transfer to a graham cracker pie crust, bake, chill, and ENJOY! Talk about easy, right?

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to make an outrageously delicious pie that will make your tastebuds squeal!

Here’s what you’ll need to bake this easy key lime pie…

Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Can I Substitute Regular Lime Juice for Key Lime in a Pie?

Wondering if you can use regular limes instead of key lime juice? Yes, equal portions of fresh squeezed lime juice and fresh squeezed lemon juice can be substituted for the key lime juice. Just note, the flavor of the pie will be slightly less tart and tangy than a traditional key lime pie. So for this recipe you would use…

• 6 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 6 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

What Causes a Key Lime Pie to Thicken?

The secret for a perfectly thick key lime pie is the combination of Sweetened Condensed Milk and Sour Cream.

What is Key Lime Pie Filling Made Of?

You’ll just need 5 simple key lime pie ingredients to make your own delicious, creamy homemade pie filling!

• Key Lime Juice
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Sour Cream
• Grated Lime Zest
• Sea Salt

How to Make Key Lime Pie:

Key Lime pie is actually SO simple to make! You’ll just…

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
2. Pour into pie crust
3. Bake
4. Cool on rack
5. Chill in refrigerator
6. Then top with whip cream or cool whip right before serving!

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe…

One Reader writes: “Delicious! A little slice of Florida right at home!”

Glenda writes: “Great taste!”

Shannon writes: “I’ve done half graham cracker crumbs and half ritz crackers for the crust. The salty component is a nice touch.”

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Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe

Craving a perfectly sweet and tart slice of pie? This Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe is calling your name!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Chilling Time3 hours hrs

Total Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pies, southern, summer

Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Key Lime Juice
• 28 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk {two 14 oz. cans}
• 2/3 cup Sour Cream
• 1 tbsp. Grated Lime Zest
• 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
• 8 oz. Whip Cream or Cool Whip {for topping}

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add Key Lime Juice, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Sour Cream, Lime Zest & Sea Salt to medium mixing bowl, and stir until well combined.
• Transfer mixture to Graham Cracker Pie Crust, and smooth out the top.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees on middle oven rack.
• After 15 minutes, turn oven heat off and allow pie to remain in oven for 10 more minutes with the oven door open.
• Then remove from oven and allow pie to cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before transferring to refrigerator.
• Allow pie to chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• When ready to serve, remove pie from refrigerator, top with cool whip, garnish with additional lime slices if desired, and ENJOY!

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