Key Lime Cream Pie Recipe
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Key Lime Cream Pie

By: Carolyn 
"Flavorful pie named after key limes, found in the Florida Keys. Garnish each slice with whipped cream if you like."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, condensed milk, lime juice, and lime rind. Beat on medium speed with electric mixer for about 1 minute or until mixture is thoroughly blended. Pour into baked pastry shell.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until center is set. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then chill at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Immediately refrigerate any leftovers. Do not store for longer than 3 days.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 269 | Total Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by jamie   view full review
This is the same recipe that Cook's Illustrated uses. For those of you finding it "grainy",...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2006 by Serena   view full review
In my honest opinion - the recipe deserves 5 stars for it's simplicty and the the fact that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I made this pie with my oldest son. We made a homemade graham cracker crust, other than that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by CRMCCLAINE   view full review
I had great hopes for this recipe after reading the reviews and seeing how simple it was to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2003 by FAITHFUL   view full review
Having tried Key Lime Pie for the first time in Florida recently, I guess you could say I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2003 by JAJAJOJO   view full review
Delicious! I made this last weekend while my sister-in-law visited. She said that it was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by KELEKITCHEN   view full review
A most refreshing dessert. My daughter first made this with regular lime juice, the next time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by bea98 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the "standard" key lime pie recipe from the back of the juice bottle. It is easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2004 by MELISAWARREN   view full review
There are so many key lime recipes on the site and I am glad I decided on this one...the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2005 by CALJAKE   view full review
I made this pie in my families "oil-crust" pie crust...which is quite yummy. The pie's...

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