Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk; ½ cup sour cream; ¾ cup key lime juice (about 30 key limes); 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1 egg yolk; 1 pinch honey, to taste; 1 cup butter, room temp; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, maybe 3; 1 ½ cups pastry flour, sifted

Servings: persons

3 (8 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup key lime juice (about 30 key limes)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 egg yolk
1 pinch honey, to taste
1 cup butter, room temp
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, maybe 3
1 ½ cups pastry flour, sifted

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Short Dough:.
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Cream butter.
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Add sugar, honey, and salt until uniform.
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Add eggs one at a time until completely mixed.
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Add the flour -- Do NOT over mix.
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Roll out and then chill 3-4 hours covered.
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Make sure it is chilled so it is easy to handle.
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Bake dough at 350 for 15 minutes.
9
Key lime filling:.
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Fold sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, lime zest, egg yolk, and honey.
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Pour filling into pre-baked crust.
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Bake for about 8 minutes.
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I like to top with a whipped cream and tuile cookie for decoration.
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Martha Stewart has an awesome tuile cookie recipe.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (8 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup key lime juice (about 30 key limes), 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Key Lime Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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