On Monday I shared a Sour Cream Lemon Pie, so I figured I better share this Key Lime Pie Recipe for all the lime fans out there.
It’s delicious, refreshing, and totally easy to make.
The other day I was casually relaxing on the couch (playing Candy Crush of course), when my youngest daughter walks up to me with a long piece of dry spaghetti in her chubby little hand. Oh boy, Â she got into the pantry and is so hungry she has resorted to eating dry pasta. I tell her to go put it in the trash (still relaxing on the couch, still playing Candy Crush), and she toddles off.
A minute later she was back with another piece of dry pasta for me. I chuckled and, like any respectable parent, I took a picture and posted it to Instagram.
Then after looking at the picture I realized my windows were filthy, so I got up and cleaned them.
I have issues.
Don’t worry, I got my daughter a suitable snack too.
But seriously, my kids are starting to eat me out of house and home. They are constantly wanting a snack, or a popsicle, or dry pasta.
My oldest daughter can now eat an adult size portion of dinner, and then some. Just last night she requested a “grown-up” plate for dinner rather than the cute florescent plastic plates for the kids. What’s next?! Training bras? Heaven help me.
One thing I know she’ll never grow out of is dessert. After all, she’s still my daughter.
This delicious Key Lime Pie Recipe was so silky in texture, tangy, and sweet. If you can’t get ahold of key limes then try substituting with a mixture of fresh lemon and lime juice (half lemon, half lime). It’s the perfect summer pie to brighten your day!
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Key Lime Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 9" graham cracker pie crust
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Whipped Cream, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush the graham cracker pie crust with the lightly beaten egg white, then bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Reduce oven to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile combine the egg yolks, key lime juice, lime peel, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool to room temp.
- Chill in fridge for at least three hours, then serve with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
Sour Cream Lemon Pie
Yinny Chen
If I make my own graham cracker crust, should I have the crust already baked or unbaked for this recipe?
Shawn
If you do your own crust just press the crumbs into your pie dish and then brush with the egg whites like the recipe states. 🙂
Shauna
I followed the recipe. Used bottled lime juice and it tasted awesome! However it wasn’t firm as I want it. Is there any advice you can give me for a FIRM, tasty key lime pie?
Beth
I’m using a gluten free crust, do I still brush the egg white over it and cook it for 5 min?
Shawn
I would still do the egg white wash with the gluten free crust. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Kathy M
I was so thrilled to find bottled key lime juice. But Wow, the pie was tart. Any tips for bottled juice? Dilute it or use less? The pie was silky and beautiful otherwise.
Shawn
Key Lime juice is definitely on the tart side, if you want to tame the tart you could try to make a simple syrup with the key lime juice. In a small saucepan heat the lime juice with about 1/4 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Let it cool completely then measure out the 3/4 cups needed and continue with the recipe. Hope that helps!
Kathy M
Thanks for the clear explanation. I will give it a try.
Carmen
Just made it! Looks great…can’t wait to taste it!
Louise
Hi Shawn,
I wanted to try this lovely pie, but before I start, can you tell me approx. how big the pan or form you have used for it is? 🙂
Mariesa Danai
Hi can I use regular limes instead of key limes which we seldom see in Alberta? Looks great!
Shawn
Try an equal combination of lime juice and lemon juice if you can’t get ahold of key limes. 🙂
Nicole
I made this today for my husband for father’s day. It was so tasty!
Shawn
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it! Thanks Nicole! 🙂
Michelle
Your pie looks gorgeous! I tried but somehow it didn’t harden in the oven (like it’s all watery in after 15 mins). It is suppose to harden up after chilling? Thanks a lot!
Shawn
Hi Michelle! Yes, the pie will still be quite soft when you take it out of the oven. Just make sure you see some tiny bubbles come to the surface before you remove it from the oven. Then let it cool at room temp, then in the fridge for 3 or more hours. The pie should be thickened by then, like a silky pudding. 🙂 hope that helps!
Diane {Created by Diane}
I just LOVE key lime pie and this looks yummy! It is going on my TO Do list right now.
Dave
Very Yummy!
Dina
classic recipe! yum!
Isabel
i LOVE key lime pie! i’ve been craving it ever since my son was born 3 months ago. i don’t have time during the day to bake anything but as soon as my hubby comes home he gets to babysit while i make yet another key lime pie.. if it weren’t for the calories… but a breastfeeding mother needs some extra, right?!
Amy
Looks great! I’ve never tried to make key like pie before, but you’ve inspired me. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Emily
Absolutely beautiful photography!
Shawn
Ah thanks Emily! I love these photos too, I am particularly proud of the first one. I think it could be a magazine cover…just sayin. Lol 😉
Steve @ The Black Peppercorn
Love Love Love key lime pie!! this looks delish!
Shawn
Thanks Steve! 🙂
nessa
The picture of Cassidy is so precious! And the pie looks sinful! I know what I’m having for dinner tonight…:)
Shawn
Haha, thanks Nessa! (btw- my daughter’s name is Twila. But Cassidy is cute too!) 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I so love this recipe Shawn! And the eating. Mine isn’t there yet – she’s too picky. She does, however, eat thirds of treats when I’m not looking. If only she’d go for the pasta!
Shawn
Thanks Dorothy, I bet our girls would get along just great! 🙂
Mel
We are on the same wavelength! Both of your pies sounds fabulous…seriously perfect for the warm summer. And don’t worry, console yourself knowing your kids aren’t the only ones having to fend for themselves. 🙂
Chels R.
I totally hear ya with the oldest daughter thing. My oldest daughter is 9 (EEEK) and she almost always gets an adult plate now and if we give her a smaller one, she complains, lol! And I know, training bras are right around the corner for us. We’ve already had to have the Aunt Flo talk because she was asking questions. Oh questions….! This pie looks amazing! My parents are huge Key Lime lovers so I’ll have to make this for them some time 🙂
Stephanie Daigneault
Cool! I have been craving key lime pie! Gonna try it.
Allison
This sounds awesome!! I love making pies but I’m sorry to admit I’ve never tried to make a key lime pie. :(. Now that I know I have a recipe from a fabulous source, I’m going for it! How many key limes do you suppose are needed for 3/4 cup?
Shawn
Thanks Allison!! It took me about 20 key limes to get the 3/4 cup of juice. I sure hope you like it as much as we did! 🙂