Easy Strawberry Key Lime Pie Recipe – Creamy, Tangy & Perfect Anytime

Key Lime Pie isn’t just a summer treat. It should be enjoyed year round, especially when it’s cold outside and we all wish it was summer! This Strawberry Key Lime pie has two layers of luscious key lime. The top layer has sweet strawberries blended into that signature taste we all know as Key Lime.

Even though this pie is assembled in layers, it can easily be put together in 15 minutes. It uses a premade graham cracker crust, which is standard for most cream and key lime pies. Of course you’re welcome to use a flaky crust but that would require prebaking the crust. Easy pie recipes using time-saving shortcuts are the newest trend, and I suspect they’ll soon replace most of the classic and traditional pie recipes.

This recipes calls for only six ingredients including the crust. Locating good fresh strawberries will be the biggest challenge. Most of the strawberries found in grocery stores absolutely suck. Many strawberry pie recipes claim that strawberry pie is a summer thing. That’s most likely because summer is when most of us can get locally-grown strawberries. If you’re relying on store-bought berries, the best advice I can give is to choose the ones that look the juiciest, even if they’re over ripe. If they have green spots, the strawberries will be hard and never fully ripen.

Strawberry key lime pie blends two vibrant flavors that naturally elevate each other. The bright, zesty acidity of key lime cuts through the sweetness of ripe strawberries, creating a filling that’s refreshing, tangy, and lightly fruity all at once. The strawberries soften the sharper citrus notes, while the lime keeps the berry flavor lively instead of overly sweet. Together, they form a silky, colorful filling that feels both summery and invigorating, with a balance that keeps each bite exciting.

The appeal of strawberry key lime pie comes from the beautiful contrast of textures and temperatures. The cool, creamy filling sits inside a crumbly graham cracker crust, giving you crunch, smoothness, and juiciness in one forkful. The pie looks stunning too—rosy pink sitting on top of golden key lime filling—making it a standout on any dessert table. It’s simple, refreshing, and just indulgent enough, which is why strawberry key lime pie has become a favorite for warm‑weather gatherings and anyone craving a bright, uplifting dessert.

What You’ll Need To Make This Pie

Tools & Utensils

• Medium bowl
• Wire whisk
• Spatula or spoon
• Small bowl
• Fork
• Measuring cup
• Set of measuring spoons

Key Ingredients

• Graham cracker crust
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Egg yolks
• Key lime juice or regular lime juice
• Fresh strawberries
• Strawberry extract or flavoring

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Strawberry Key Lime Pie Recipe

This two-layer Strawberry Key Lime pie is super creamy yet tangy thanks to the real lime juice. It can be prepared in 15 minutes or less.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Cooling TimeCooling Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Difficulty Level Easy

Servings 8 slices

Calories 308kcal

Cost $8.50

Utensils & Equipment

• 1 medium bowl
• 1 wire whisk
• 1 spatula or spoon
• 1 small bowl
• 1 fork
• 1 measuring cup
• 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients List

• 1 graham cracker crust
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup key lime juice or regular lime juice
• 8 ounces strawberries fresh and not frozen
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract

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Instructions

Preheat Oven

• Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Prepare The Bottom Filling

• In medium bowl whisk together the egg yolks until well blended.
• First whisk in the sweetened, condensed milk then whisk in the key lime juice.
• Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a small bowl. This will be used to make the top strawberry layer.
• Set the medium bowl aside to thicken while preparing the strawberry layer.

Prepare The Strawberry Layer

• Remove the stems from the strawberries and cut off any bad spots.
• In small bowl or on a plate, mash the strawberries with a fork. If possible keep mashing until the berries are almost pureed.
• Gently blend the pureed strawberries and strawberry extract into the smaller bowl with the filling. This is your top layer.

Assemble The Layers

• Pour the filling from the medium bowl into the graham cracker crust.
• Next, gently scoop the strawberry layer onto the bottom layer.

Bake

• Bake at 350℉ for approximately 15 minutes. The center of the pie should be slightly jiggly and not fully set.

Cool

• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Key Lime Pie Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 308 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 114mg38%

Sodium 168mg7%

Potassium 279mg8%

Carbohydrates 44g15%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 33g37%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 273IU5%

Vitamin C 22mg27%

Calcium 165mg17%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.