Non-Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Non-Traditional Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for crust; 1 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (or more if you like a thicker crust); 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter; Ingredients for the filling; 3 egg yolks (beaten for about 5 minutes until lemony in color and frothy); 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 10 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (OR 5 TBS each regular lime juice and fresh lemon juice); 2 teaspoons grated lime zest, preferably key limes; Ingredients for whipped cream topping; 1 cup heavy cream (whipping); 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, preferably from key lime

Servings: persons

Ingredients for crust
1 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (or more if you like a thicker crust)
1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
Ingredients for the filling
3 egg yolks (beaten for about 5 minutes until lemony in color and frothy)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
10 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (OR 5 TBS each regular lime juice and fresh lemon juice)
2 teaspoons grated lime zest, preferably key limes
Ingredients for whipped cream topping
1 cup heavy cream (whipping)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, preferably from key lime

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a mixing bowl and mix together for a crumbly crust.
3
Press the mixture into an 8-inch pie pan.
4
Bake the crust for 5 minutes.
5
Remove the crust from the oven, but leave the oven on.
6
Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
7
Combine the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
8
Gradually beat in the lime juice and zest.
9
Pour the mixture into the crust.
10
Bake the pie for 8 minutes, or until the filling is set and an inserted skewer comes out clean and hot to the touch.
11
Remove the pie from the oven.
12
Set the pie on a rack to cool to room temperature.
13
Refrigerate the pie, uncovered, for at least four hours before serving.
14
When ready to serve, make the whipped topping.
15
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and beat on high until whipped cream stands in peaks.
16
Place on top of pie and serve!

743

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients for crust, 1 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (or more if you like a thicker crust), 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, Ingredients for the filling, and more.

Yes, Non-Traditional 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!

Non-Traditional Key Lime Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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