Easy Key Lime Pie

Health score
2%
Easy Key Lime Pie
90 min.
8
383kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer, look no further than this Easy Key Lime Pie! With its zesty flavor and creamy texture, this classic treat is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of tangy Key lime juice and sweetened condensed milk creates a luscious filling that perfectly complements the buttery, crumbly graham cracker crust.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. In just 90 minutes, you can whip up a pie that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, barbecues, or simply a sweet ending to a weeknight dinner. The vibrant green color and the light, airy whipped topping add a touch of elegance, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Easy Key Lime Pie is a breeze to make. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal equipment, you can create a dessert that tastes like it came straight from a gourmet bakery. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of sunshine with this delightful Key Lime Pie!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 1.5 cups graham crackers crushed finely (20 squares)
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned
  • oz non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press in bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate.
  2. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  3. In large bowl, beat milk and lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into cooled pie crust.
  4. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein6.26%
Fat40.04%
Carbs53.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.64
Glycemic Load
28.7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.1173913258573%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:383.42kcal
19.17%
Fat:17.36g
26.7%
Saturated Fat:7.77g
48.57%
Carbohydrates:52.38g
17.46%
Net Carbohydrates:51.74g
18.82%
Sugar:42.31g
47.01%
Cholesterol:17.43mg
5.81%
Sodium:284.16mg
12.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.1g
12.21%
Phosphorus:184.88mg
18.49%
Calcium:179.36mg
17.94%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.41%
Selenium:8.06µg
11.52%
Vitamin A:499.33IU
9.99%
Potassium:264.32mg
7.55%
Vitamin C:5.85mg
7.09%
Magnesium:26.33mg
6.58%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.23%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.56%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.74%
Iron:0.84mg
4.64%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.99%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.97%
Folate:15.68µg
3.92%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.65%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.72%
Fiber:0.63g
2.54%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.23%