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Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

This Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust features a creamy filling and a delicious crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 674 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • electric hand mixer
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 18 sheets Graham Crackers
  • 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 10 tablespoon Salted Butter melted

Key Lime Pie Filling

  • 5 Egg Yolks
  • 2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 0.25 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Key Lime Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream cold
  • 0.25 cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint chopped, optional
  • Key Lime Zest or Lime Zest for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Blend until fine crumbs form, then add butter and continue to blend until the texture resembles wet sand.
  • Add the graham cracker crumbs to a springform pan. Press the crumbs against the sides and the bottom of the pan, really pressing into the pan to ensure that crust is packed and sturdy. Bake the pie crust for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the egg yolks and use an electric mixer to beat the yolks for three full minutes - until the yolks are bubbly and pale in color. Then add the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream, mix until just combined, about 10-20 seconds. While continuing to mix, slowly pour in the lime juice and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the key lime filling into the graham cracker crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then place into the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  • To make the whipped cream topping, add cold heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and use an electric hand mixer and on medium high until stiff peaks form, then add on top of the pie.
  • Run a butter knife between the crust and the sides of the pan to loosen the crust and ensure that it doesn't stick to the pan. Top with fresh lime zest, mint, and lime wedges for garnish.

Notes

Do Not Overbake: Bake the pie until the filling is just set. It should still have a slight jiggle in the center. Overbaking can cause the filling to crack. Let it chill: Key lime pie needs to be chilled thoroughly, preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly. Use Fresh Key Limes: Fresh key limes will give you the most authentic flavor. If you can't find them, you can use bottled key lime juice, but fresh is best.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 1257IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 1mg
Keyword creamy, desserts, Graham Cracker Crust, Key Lime Pie, Lime, Pies
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