Savory Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Savory Classic Key Lime Pie. Bursting with the tartness of fresh key limes and a creamy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert captures the essence of summer. It’s perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or simply treating yourself to a refreshing delight. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (about 10-12) fresh key limes, juiced
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of a pie pan to form the crust. Bake for about 8 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the lime filling into the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg