![]() ![]() Really, Mother’s Day is about celebrating the people who are nurturing us in rich, meaningful ways, so be sure to love on those people a little extra this week.Ī couple of weeks ago, Brett and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary. So whether you love your mother, are a mother, or even find yourself looking out for a small flock of friends, coworkers, or neightbors, this creamy key lime pie is for you. Sure, we’re a few days early, but I know enough good women to know that moms deserve more than a day of celebration. ![]() It’s that good! Let me know how it turns out, and thank you so much for reading.This one goes out to all the Mothers out there. I hope you like this delicious pie! Every time I make key lime pie, my husband gets really really excited. See the recipe card for instructions on how to make whipped cream from scratch. Before serving, decorate with whipped cream and lime slices.Tip: wait the full 6 hours before cutting into it so it has time to fully set. Let cool completely, and then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.Why? Baking the filling will help the pie set thanks to the egg yolks. Pour into the pre-baked crust and bake at 350F for 16-18 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly loose.Tip: If possible, don’t skip the sour cream – it helps to balance out the acidity of the lime juice and also adds richness to the filling. Whisk sweet condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolks, key lime juice, and lime zest until combined. It will provide a better structure to the pie. Why? This will help the crust set before you add the filling. Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.Make sure the bottom and the sides are even in thickness. Using a measuring cup or anything with a round edge, press down the crumbs to the bottom of the pan and along the edges until firmly packed throughout the pan.Transfer mixture to a shallow 9 inch round pie or tart pan with a removable bottom. Then add granulated sugar and melted butter, and process until well combined. Make the graham cracker crust: in a food processor, pulse graham crackers until you get fine crumbs.Per usual, you can find the exact measurements in the recipe card. Ready to go in the pre-baked pie crust for baking!Īlright, so now that we talked about the graham pie crust and the filling, let’s go over how to make this easy key lime pie plus some tips and tricks. The filling is really simple too: in a bowl, mix key lime juice with condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolks, and lime zest. Then bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes until set and toasted. It makes removing the key lime pie from the pan super easy!Īfter you transfer the graham cracker mixture to the tart pan, spread it out and press down the bottom and along the edges of the pie dish with a measuring cup until the mixture is compact throughout. I like to use a tart pan with a removable bottom, such as this one. The transfer the mixture to a shallow 9 inch pie or tart pan. Making the key lime pie crust is super easy! In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers with granulated sugar and milted butter until you get fine crumbs. The quality is excellent and tastes great, but freshly squeezed lime juice is definitely best! I love Nellie & Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice, which you can get at your local grocery store or online. Note: If you can’t find key limes, you can use regular limes or even bottled key lime juice. whipped cream (heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract).Let’s run through the key lime pie ingredients to start – Just imagine…sitting by the porch, eating a delicious slice of key lime pie with a glass of blackberry iced tea…so so good! It’s one of my all-time favorite desserts, especially during summer. I’ve made it several times, so I’ll share all the tips and tricks with you so you can make a foolproof key lime pie. And to make it pretty, just decorate it with whipped cream and lime slices! The filling, made of condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, eggs, and sour cream is perfectly sweet and balanced. The homemade graham pie crust is ultra delicious and simple. I am seriously obsessed with this super easy key lime pie! It requires only a few ingredients and a bit of patience while it chills in the fridge. Make it for a special occasion…or just because. This key lime pie is so delicious and simple. This week at Cooking For My Soul, it’s all about this easy key lime pie! I love everything about it: the homemade graham crust, the key lime filling, and the decoration. ![]()
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