I'm picky about my Key Lime Pie and this amazing pie is just the right amount of tart and sweet that I enjoy. Make it during your next vacation at Coconut Castaway and it will be a delicious memory you won't forget!
Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs typically 1 sleeve equals about a cup, but measure out, some sleeves = more
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs typically 1 sleeve equals about a cup, but measure out, some sleeves = more
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
Key Lime Pie Filling
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce cans, I love Organic
- 1/2 cup sour cream I use full fat, may use Greek Yogurt too
- 2-3 Key Limes zested (Persian limes may be used)
- 3/4 cup Key Lime juice* about 30 Key Limes or to save lots of time while on your vacation, I recommend Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice
- 2 large egg yolks
Whipping Cream
- 8 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Graham Cracker Crust
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and set aside. Finely crush graham crackers in food processor, blender or freezer baggie with rolling pin until all the same size. Add in sugar and pulse a few times until blended, pour in butter and stir with fork or pulse a couple times until mixed. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture for topping, if desired. (2 cups graham cracker crumbs,1/4 cup sugar,6 Tablespoons butter)
Graham Cracker Crust
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and set aside. Finely crush graham crackers in food processor, blender or freezer baggie with rolling pin until all the same size. Add in sugar and pulse a few times until blended, pour in butter and stir with fork or pulse a couple times until mixed. Reserve 1/4 cup crumb mixture for topping, if desired. (2 cups graham cracker crumbs,1/4 cup sugar,6 Tablespoons butter)
2. Pour crust mixture into 9" deep dish pie dish and using hands, press into bottom and up sides, evenly. Bake for 6-8 minutes, just golden, not browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack. *If need to speed things up, cool for 10 minutes on rack, then transfer to freezer for 20-30 minutes to cool completely.
Key Lime Pie Filling
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175° C). Wash, dry and zest limes, set zest aside until ready to use. Squeeze 3/4 cup of lime juice (about 24-30 key limes, or 6-9 Persian limes). See notes about bottled lime juice. (3/4 cup Key Lime juice*)
2. Pour lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolks (if using) and zest into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low until combined, then increase to medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Scraping down sides once or twice. DO NOT SKIP THE LONGER WHIPPING. Whip until batter is thickened. (2 cans sweetened condensed milk,1/2 cup sour cream, 2-3 Key Limes, 2 large egg yolks)
3. Pour Key Lime filling into COOLED graham cracker crust. Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 15-20 minutes until center is set, but still jiggles slightly when shaken. DO NOT ALLOW TO BROWN.
Remove from oven to cooling rack and cool for 30 minutes. Place in fridge for at least 3 hours, perferably 6 or more -- if you remove sooner it will still taste good, it will just not be quite as set if you had let it sit longer in the fridge. See notes for details if making key lime mini pies.
Whipped Cream Garnish
1. While your pie is cooling, make whipped cream. Pour cold whipping cream into cool bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing on low until combined, then increase to speed to medium-high and whip until thick, almost to a light butter stage. (8 oz Heavy Whipping Cream,1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract,2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar)
2. Scoop out and into piping bag with star tip. Whipped cream in bag may be kept in fridge until ready to garnish pie. Garnish with whipping cream stars, a little lime zest, graham cracker crumbs and a slice of lime. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve and chill all leftovers.
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