This post shows you how to make key lime pie.
Looking for a citrus dessert that’s super vibrant and summery? Try this Key Lime Pie!
It’s super easy to make and full of citrus flavor with a glossy glaze. Whether you love citrus desserts or just fancy something cool and creamy – this is the dessert for you!
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Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)
⅓ cup melted butter
3 tbsp sugar
For the Key Lime Filling
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream
½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 tbsp key lime zest
For the Lemon Glaze
⅓ cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tbsp butter
Optional: a few lemon zest strips for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool while you make the filling.
Make the Key Lime Filling
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and zest until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until small bubbles form around the edge. The center should still have a slight jiggle.
Let cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Make the Lemon Glaze
In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Let cool slightly.
Glaze & Serve
Once the pie is fully chilled, pour the cooled lemon glaze over the top and smooth with a spatula.
Garnish with lemon zest or lime slices if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
Fresh citrus juice rather than bottled, if you have it!
Let the pie set well before glazing.
For a smoother glaze, strain it before glazing.
🌿 key lime pie – Make It Your Own – Try:
- 🥥 Tropical Twist
- Add ¼ cup shredded coconut to the crust or filling
- 🍊Citrus Mix
- Use a combo of lemon, lime and orange
- 🍫 Chocolate Crust
- Swap out the crackers for chocolate cookies (Oreos)
Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10–12 crackers
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
For the Key Lime Filling
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
For the Lemon Glaze
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh is best
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp butter
- Optional: a few lemon zest strips for garnish
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool while you make the filling.
Make the Key Lime Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until small bubbles form around the edge. The center should still have a slight jiggle.
- Let cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Let cool slightly.
Glaze & Serve
- Once the pie is fully chilled, pour the cooled lemon glaze over the top and smooth with a spatula.
- Garnish with lemon zest or lime slices if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
how to serve your key lime pie
key lime pie is amazing served with:
dollop of whipped cream
a few fresh berries
iced tea or coffee
FAQs
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: You can make this up to 2 days in advance and you’ll find it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight – just add the glaze when you’re about to serve.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, freeze it without glazing for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight, then glaze before serving.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fats: 18g
We hope that this will become a summer fave for you!
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This post shows you how to make key lime pie.
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