Nothing says cool and fresh like my summertime key lime pie. Each bite is the perfect balance between sweet and tart.
Summertime Key Lime Pie
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Serves: One 9 inch pie
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 stick butter, melted
- Filling:
- 2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk
- ⅔ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp grated lime peel
- Topping:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form crust.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and sour cream in large bowl until blended.
- Stir in lime peel. Pour filling into crust.
- Bake about 10 minutes.
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Whip cream, sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff.
- Top pie with whipped cream.
- Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Ema says
This is Grandpa’s favorite dessert. So delicious.
Roni says
Looks delicious and am sure it tastes great!!!
Chef Shosh says
Thank you!
Avi says
This pie is delicious!