Crust Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 7 tbsp butter
Pie filling ingredients:
• 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp lime zest
Directions
– Preheat oven to 375° F. Stir your graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in your bowl.
– Once combined, press into your pie pan. (8 – 9 inch pan works great!)
– Bake for 7 minutes. Then, let cool for around 20 minutes.
– Lower oven to 350° F.
– Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and lime zest in a bowl.
– Once crust has cooled for a little, pour your filling into your crust and bake for 10 more minutes.
– After you pull it from the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes. Place in fridge for at least 3 hours, or you can put it in the freezer to speed the process up.
Key lime pie has always been my husband’s favorite dessert but it never was something I got excited about. I usually prefer chocolate. BUT! I’ve changed. I think having kids changed my taste buds a little. Key lime pie has become one of my favorite desserts and this is my go-to recipe. It is pretty simple to make and I have yet to mess it up. It’s the perfect summertime dessert to eat on the back deck after dinner, complete with good conversation and a dollop of whipped cream. It’s also the perfect thing to bring to a potluck or cookout. Have a great weekend.. let me know if you make the pie and what you think. – Jenny