Key Lime Pie

Health score
1%
Key Lime Pie
570 min.
8
444kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing taste of a classic Key Lime Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. This delightful treat hails from the Florida Keys, where the unique flavor of Key limes shines through, making it a favorite among dessert lovers. With its creamy filling nestled in a crunchy gingersnap crust, each bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness that is simply irresistible.

What makes this Key Lime Pie truly special is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dessert that not only looks stunning but also impresses with its flavor. The combination of fresh lime juice and zest gives the pie its signature tang, while the sweetened condensed milk adds a rich creaminess that balances the tartness beautifully. Topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream, this pie is the perfect way to end any meal.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this Key Lime Pie is sure to be a hit. Its vibrant flavor and elegant presentation make it a standout dessert that will leave your guests asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delicious dessert that captures the essence of sunny days and warm breezes!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 1.5 cups gingersnaps 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon lime zest (halve it if you like a less tart pie)
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour well (lite might not work )
  • can condensed milk sweetened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mix the crumbs and butter in a large bowl and press into a 9 inch (non-deep dish) or small disposable pie tin.Set the pie shell on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk together condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice and lime zest.
  3. Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust, then return to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes. The filling should not brown. in fact, it won’t look like it did anything!
  4. Remove from oven and let cool for about an hour at room temperature. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.At some point during the chill time, prepare the whipped cream. Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks just start to form, then beat in the sugar and vanilla. Pipe the whipping cream decoratively around the edges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat50.97%
Carbs43.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.88
Glycemic Load
16.45
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.1465218689131%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
1.33mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.5kcal
22.17%
Fat:25.62g
39.42%
Saturated Fat:15.3g
95.65%
Carbohydrates:49.2g
16.4%
Net Carbohydrates:48.67g
17.7%
Sugar:36.17g
40.18%
Cholesterol:73.5mg
24.5%
Sodium:247.32mg
10.75%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:6.25g
12.5%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.1%
Calcium:187.78mg
18.78%
Phosphorus:169.36mg
16.94%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.82%
Vitamin A:839.35IU
16.79%
Selenium:9.69µg
13.84%
Potassium:310.67mg
8.88%
Iron:1.5mg
8.35%
Magnesium:27.2mg
6.8%
Folate:26.95µg
6.74%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.52%
Vitamin C:5.12mg
6.21%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.43%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.92%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.64%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.19%
Copper:0.08mg
4.03%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.83%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.21%
Vitamin K:2.57µg
2.45%
Fiber:0.53g
2.13%