Key Lime Pie
If you’re craving a bright, refreshing dessert that’s both simple and delicious, this Easy Key Lime Pie is the perfect treat. Made with just four ingredients, it delivers the ideal balance of sweet and tangy citrus flavor in every bite. With its smooth, creamy filling and graham cracker crust, this classic dessert comes together quickly and is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a no-fuss homemade pie. This recipe proves that simple ingredients can create truly unforgettable flavor.
Equipment needed to make this Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick unsalted butter melted
Key Lime Pie filling
- 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1½ tbsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Graham Cracker Crust
- In a medium mixing bowl, add graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir to combine. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.
Pie filling
- In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and zest. Mix well and pour into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes, until tiny bubbles burst on the pie's surface. Be careful not to brown!
- Chill the pie for a few hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and lime zest or lime slices.
Notes
Pro tip: use the back side of a spoon to press the graham cracker crumbs into the pie plate.
No need to bake the pie crust.