Easy Pecan Key Lime Pie
This super easy Pecan Key Lime Pie can be put together in 20 minutes. It uses a graham cracker crust but it works just as well with a frozen or refrigerated crust.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 8 slices
Calories 462kcal
Cost $8.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 graham cracker crust (or refrigerated/frozen crust)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 14 ounces sweetened, condensed milk
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped
- 1/3 cup lime juice (preferably key lime juice)
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare The Crust & Cream Cheese
- If using a refrigerated or frozen crust, bake the crust as directed on the package then lower the oven temp to 375℉.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This will help soften the cream cheese even faster.
- Chop the pecans into smaller pieces, leave them as is, or chop some and leave the others as is. It's up to you!!
Prepare The Key Lime Filling
- In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer starting on slow speed then increasing to medium. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Slowly beat in the sweetened condensed milk and egg. Once blended add the vanilla extract and lime juice.
- Pour or spoon the cream cheese mixture into the crust.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the filling.
Bake
- Bake at 375℉ for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center of the pie is set.
Cool
- Cover the pie loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until chilled and firm.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pecan Key Lime Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 462
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 260mg11%
Potassium 316mg9%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 555IU11%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
