Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction (2023)

With its outstanding macadamia nut crust, creamy, thick lime filling and sweetwhipped creamOn top of that, this really is the best key lime pie I've ever had. And after 1 bite, I think you will agree. Only 3 ingredients are needed for the filling!

Key Lime Pie will forever be one of my favorite desserts. This Florida specialty has been convincing my palate for years. Between the buttery and crunchy crust, the flavorful custard filling, and the all-important creamy topping, no dessert can match Key Lime Pie!

But can you make something good even better?And.

What Makes This the Best Key Lime Pie?

• Extra thick and nutty crust
• 3 ingredient filling
• Easy to do
• Totally refreshing
• Mega Key Lime Flavor
• Topped with homemade whipped cream
• Sweet, salty, lemony, buttery, creamy and spicy all in one

Here's how to make this key lime pie

Key Lime Pie has a few simple steps. Most of the "work" is done while the key lime pie is being made in the fridge, so it's perfect in the summer when you prefer to be outdoors. (Many readers make this easy cake for Memorial Day weekend, Father's Day, Fourth of July, summer birthday parties, and Labor Day gatherings.)

• Make the crust:Use a food processor to combine the macadamia nuts and graham cracker crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar, then press firmly into acake dish.
• Pre-bake the crust:Pre-bake the crust for about 8 minutes before pouring in the key lime filling. Pre-baking sets the crust and allows for easy slicing once the pie is ready to serve.
• Make the filling:Whisk together the 3 ingredients for the filling – it will be thick! Pour into the warm crust.
• Bake a cake:Key lime pie only bakes 17-20 minutes. When completely cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish and serve:This is especially delicious with freshwhipped cream. By the way, if you're looking for an alternative way to serve Key Lime Pie, try my custom oneupside down key lime pies. Basically the same filling as this cake.

Graham crackers macadamia nut crust

Key Lime Pie is traditionally made withGraham cracker crust. It's the most wonderful crunchy, sweet and buttery bed for the fresh key lime filling. But hey, how about going a little crazy? You won't believe the difference macadamia nuts make. I use about 1/2 cup macadamia nuts instead of some graham cracker crumbs and the result ispure bliss. Macadamia nuts are a gem and, it turns out, are often overlooked in the baking world. Why though? You are so good.

You only need 4 ingredients for this crust:

1. Macadamianüsse (I recommend salted)
2. Graham Cracker
3. Melted butter
4. Zucker

Pulse the macadamias with graham crackers, then toss with melted butter and sugar. Because Key Limes are a little sweeter than regular limes, you'll love the sweet and tangy Key Lime filling with the salty graham cracker macadamia nut crust.

Key lime pie filling with 3 ingredients

Yes, my key lime pie filling is just 3 ingredients. (!!) If you've tried mineKey Lime Pie RiegelorMini Key Lime Pies, you will notice that today's filling is slightly different. I usually add some cream cheese to the filling for stability and structure, but decided against it today. We're keeping it traditional with this classic Key Lime Pie, which means we used egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and Key Lime juice.

My tip for success:Do yourself a favor and buy a bottle of lime juice from the store. Along with the bottled lemon juice, most major grocery stores have a brand of bottled lime juice that I love called Nellie & Joe's. Just make sure you use lime juice, not regular lime juice. Otherwise you'll spend 100 years juicing 500 tiny key limes yourself. You'll need a whole cup of lime juice and yes, it will take 100 years to squeeze them all!

How to tell when Key Lime Pie is done

One of the most common key lime pie problems, and one of the easiest to fix, is over-baked pie. It's difficult to know when the pie will be ready, but here's my secret: Bake the key lime pie until only the filling remainsslightly wobblyin the center (about 15-20 minutes). It should be firm to the touch but not completely runny or completely solid. The cake will continue to set as it cools.

Cool the cake completely on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. I recommend garnishing your key lime pie before serving.

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How to Decorate Key Lime Pie

Let the Key Lime flavor stand out and keep the garnishes simple.

• Self-madewhipped cream
• Since you have leftover egg white, do aKiss-Topping– You have time to kill anyway while the cake cools 🙂
• Sliced ​​limes cut into quarters
• lime zest
• Whole macadamia nuts
• Graham-Brotkrumen

I've tried LOTS of key lime pie and I can say that with confidencethe best key lime pie I have ever eaten.

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More refreshing dessert ideas

When temperatures soar, the last thing you want to do is spend time in a hot kitchen. You'll appreciate these easy, delicious, and totally refreshing desserts:

• Creamy lemon cake
• No-Bake Cheesecake
• Lemon Berry Trifle
• Mini Key Lime Pies
• peanut butter cake
• Strawberry Shortcake