Easy Key Lime Pie

This Easy Key Lime Pie is a true slice of sunshine, offering a perfectly balanced sweet and tart dessert that’s surprisingly simple to whip up. This recipe is a lifesaver for anyone craving that classic tropical taste without a fuss, making it the ultimate go-to for dessert emergencies or spontaneous sweet cravings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Chill Time 3

Total Time 3 35

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) pre-baked graham cracker crust
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice freshly squeezed is best, but bottled works too
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon key lime zest optional, for extra flavor
whipped cream for topping
key lime slices or wheels for garnish (optional)

Equipment

- Oven
Medium Bowl
Wire rack
- Baking Sheet

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until they are well combined and smooth.
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 4 large egg yolks
Gradually stir in the key lime juice. If you're using key lime zest, add it now for an extra burst of citrus aroma and flavor. Continue whisking until everything is fully incorporated and you have a pale green, creamy mixture.
1/2 cup key lime juice, 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Carefully pour the key lime filling into the pre-baked graham cracker crust. Spread it out evenly, ensuring it fills the crust all the way to the edges.
1 (9-inch) pre-baked graham cracker crust
Place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
Once cooled to room temperature, cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight.
Before serving, top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with key lime slices or wheels, if desired.
whipped cream, key lime slices or wheels

Notes

Properly stored, leftover Easy Key Lime Pie will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store it in an airtight container. This pie freezes beautifully, it will keep well in the freezer for up to 1 month.