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Key West Key Lime Pie

Deliciously easy recipe for Florida's signature Key West Key Lime Pie. Only a few ingredients, this pie will make you the Dessert Hero! Kids or husband can make for your birthday, brunch or BBQ. More healthful as change out yoghurt for sour cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Cooling2 hours
Total Time27 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1½ cups Graham cracker crumbs GF graham crackers
  • ⅓ cup Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Melted butter Dairy free Earthbound "butter"
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Rum Or Vanilla extract

Key Lime Pie Filling

  • 1 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk can use fat free/Coconut milk options
  • 1 5.3 oz. Container of Greek yoghurt Coconut/Vanilla/Almond/Dairy free
  • 2-4 limes Zest of Limes either Key Limes or Limes
  • ⅔ cup Fresh Lime juice

Whipped Cream Topping

  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream organic/Frozen Coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Rum or rum extract or Vanilla extract

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Press Graham crackers crumbs firmly into 8-9 inch pie plate evenly, making sure to go up sides.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 7-9 minutes or until cooked.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on rack while you make Key Lime filling.

Key Lime Pie Filling

  • Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour into cooled Graham Cracker crust and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or until no longer wobbly in the middle.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on rack.
  • Once cool, place in fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight to chill.

Whipped Cream Topping

  • Put bowl from stand mixer along with whipping attachment in freezer to thoroughly cool about 30 minutes.
  • Beat all ingredients together until stiff peaks form, 4 -5 minutes.
  • Dollop whipped cream or cover pie completely, adding small slices of lime or a little lime zest for color and garnishment.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

We use @Kite Hill Almond yoghurt for dietary reasons.
Pro Tip: Reserve a tablespoon of the graham cracker crust to sprinkle on top of the Pie or garnish each plate.