Description
Classic Key Lime Pie features a sweet, crumbly graham cracker crust filled with a smooth and tangy key lime custard. This dessert is perfect for those who appreciate a blend of sweet and tart flavors, and it’s reminiscent of tropical breezes and sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust. Bake for 7 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
- Combine condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl; pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 5-10 minutes until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface. Avoid browning.
- Chill thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pie is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent the base from becoming soggy.
- For a firmer filling, allow the pie to chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg