Key Lime pie is one of those desserts that leaves you craving more no matter where it’s served. This recipe is super easy to make. Prep time is a mere 10 minutes if you use a store-bought graham cracker crust. You can also add a buttery, flaky crust by using a refrigerated crust. Deep dish frozen crusts are also available and will need to be baked. Regardless of the type of crust you choose, the texture and supreme flavor of the key lime filling will make it difficult to devour only one slice.
Creamy Key Lime Pie in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1 – Choose your crust
Decide if you want a flaky or graham cracker crust. Whether refrigerated, frozen, or homemade, a flaky crust will need to be baked, which takes only 10 minutes.
Step 2 – Prepare the Filling
Simple preparation is why this recipe is so easy. Beat the ingredients together and spoon the mixture into the crust.
Step 3 – Bake and Chill
Baking is the easy part. The most difficult step will be waiting for the pie to sufficiently cool in the refrigerator. If the pie isn’t fully cooled, the filling won’t be completely set and you’ll probably end up having to eat it with a spoon.
What You’ll Need For This Recipe
Utensils & Tools
- 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- Wire cooling rack
- Wire whisk
- Large bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cup
- Set of measuring spoons
Key Ingredients
- Pie crust (graham cracker, refrigerated, or frozen)
- Block of cream cheese softened
- Sweetened, condensed milk
- Large egg
- Lime juice (preferably Key Lime)
- Vanilla extract
Easy Creamy Key Lime Pie
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup lime juice preferably key lime juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg large
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- If using a refrigerated or frozen crust, bake the crust as directed on the package.
- Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes. This will allow it to soften even faster.
Prepare The Filling
- In medium bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer starting o slow then increasing to medium speed. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Slowly beat in the sweetened condensed milk and egg then add the lime juice and vanilla extract.
- Pour or spoon the cream cheese mixture into the crust.
Bake
- Bake at 375℉ for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set.
Cool
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until chilled.