Description
Key Lime Pie is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors in every slice. With a creamy filling made from fresh key limes nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this classic treat is reminiscent of sun-kissed beach barbecues and is sure to impress at any gathering. Serve it chilled for the ultimate summer indulgence or as a delightful finish to a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh key lime juice (about 20–25 key limes)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add key lime juice and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie, approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg