Key Lime Pie Recipe with Easy Recipes Twist
This creamy key lime pie is one of those easy recipes that feels gourmet. Sweet, tangy, and irresistible.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- Zest from 2 regular limes (or 4 key limes)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 10 minutes, until tiny bubbles form on the surface.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before serving, if desired.