Authentic Key Lime Pie
The real deal! Easy recipe for authentic Key Lime Pie! Graham cracker crust with a sweet, creamy citrusy filling.
Servings: 6
Calories:
Equipment
- 9" pie pan
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted
Filling:
- 2 14 ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup sour cream full fat
- 3/4 cup lime juice fresh squeezes
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Optional toppings:
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup your favorite raspberry preserves for raspberry sauce
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl. Fold in the butter and blend well. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie pan (ungreased).
- Refrigerate the pie shell while you blend the filling.
- Blend the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and zest and vanilla by hand.
- Pour into the prepared pie shell and bake for 8-10 minutes or until small bubbles begin to form (don't overbake!).
- Remove the pie from the oven. Cool completely then refrigerate several hours (or overnight) before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and slivered almonds. To make the raspberry sauce, add 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Microwave 15-20 seconds or until it's warmed. Drizzle the sauce over each slice when served.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg