This really is the best easy Key Lime pie recipe. Key lime pie is a favorite among many, and this recipe will not disappoint. I have had friends call from Key West saying they love my key lime pie more than any they had found there.
If you want to start a collection of amazing desserts to add to your repertoire, definitely add this key lime pie recipe, but you also might want to consider my 4-ingredient Bisquick Berry Cobbler as well.
The Best Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe
With its perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, this pie has earned a special place in the hearts of dessert enthusiasts everywhere.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy Key Lime Pie recipe is bound to bring a slice of tropical paradise to your taste buds. You will leave everyone craving more after you serve this tasty dessert.
Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe (serves 8)
Ingredients for Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 full crackers)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Ingredients for Filling:
- 1 – 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup Key lime juice – Nellie & Joe’s Key lime juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Ingredients for Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make the Best Key Lime Pie
How to Make Key Lime Pie Graham Cracker Crust
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and stir to coat well. Press crust into a 9-inch diameter glass pie dish. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
How to Make Key Lime Pie Filling
Preheat oven to 275 F. Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Next, bake until the center is set, about 25 minutes. It will be a little wobbly after baking. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
How to Make Key Lime Pie Whipped Cream Topping
Using an electric mixer, beat all ingredients in a large bowl until peaks form. Spread atop pie and serve.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a culinary adventure, this Key Lime Pie recipe is your ticket to creating a dessert that’s as impressive as it is delicious. The tangy, sweet, and smooth texture will win over your guests every time.
Note: I originally wrote this blog post in 2012. It was updated in 2023 for better pictures and better formatting for your reading and baking experience.
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The Best Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 12 full crackers
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 – 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup Key lime juice – Nellie & Joe’s Key lime juice
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and stir to coat well. Press crust into a 9-inch diameter glass pie dish. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 275 F. Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Next, bake until the center is set, about 25 minutes. It will be a little wobbly after baking. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Using an electric or stand mixer, beat all ingredients in a large bowl until peaks form. Spread atop pie and serve.
Want More Great Dessert Recipes?
I love baking desserts. It’s my favorite. While baking and decorating cakes is a top hobby, I enjoy doing all kinds of desserts.
I want to share a few of my favorites from my blog as well as a current go-to favorite from another site called Natasha’s Kitchen. The pavlova recipe is the perfect dessert to make alongside two key lime pies because you can utilize the leftover egg whites for the meringues.
Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe