Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie is a creamy, tangy no-bake dessert with a bright lime filling in a buttery graham cracker crust. The balance of sweet and tart is irresistibly refreshing, especially in summer. Topped with whipped cream, it is a cool, crowd-pleasing treat.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp lime zest
- to top whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix the graham crumbs with the melted butter and press into a pie dish.
- Chill the crust while you make the filling.
- Whisk the condensed milk with the lime juice and zest until thickened.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream and lime slices before serving.
💡 Chef's tip
Use fresh lime juice and zest for the brightest flavor; bottled juice tastes flat and dull by comparison.
The filling sets from the reaction between the acidic lime juice and sweetened condensed milk, thickening in the fridge with no baking required.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbs: 44 g
- Fat: 16 g
