Deep Dish Key Lime Pie Recipe

This Deep Dish Key Lime Pie is tangy, sweet and so refreshing!

Garnish with whipped cream and finely grated lime zest for a stunning presentation! Cold and creamy, it's the perfect summertime treat!

Key lime pie recipe

And I can't think of a better recipe to start things off than Creamy Key Lime Pie! Cold, creamy and deliciously tangy, this might just be the perfect summer dessert! But it's also easy to make ahead, not too heavy, and a great palate cleanser, making it an ideal dessert choice for the holiday season! A great dessert now and later, if you will!

I am 100% in love with this pie ! And I promise you I'm not being dramatic...or just typing this for hype! I'm just a girl who made this pie 6 times in the last week and can't stop talking about it! At this point, I shared this pie with my husband, my neighbors, my friends…

And now it's time to share it with you!

Because trust me, if you're a lime lover, you're going to love this extra thick and creamy tart! It's silky smooth, not too sweet and strong in lime flavor ! It's everything you could want in a lime pie and more! Bonus: no need for an electric mixer!

How to make lime pie

The first step is to make your crust! It's a million times tastier than store bought crust and so easy! First you will preheat the oven. Next, you'll combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, granulated sugar, a pinch of cinnamon and ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. The ginger and cinnamon give the crust the most amazing flavor, so don't skip them!
Pour the crust into a tart pan or pie pan, then push it into the bottom and up the sides. Make sure you have the good bottom first, then use what's left to make a side crust.
Bake the crust until golden! Then place it on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the filling!
In a medium bowl, you will combine the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, egg yolks, ground ginger and salt. Then you will gradually add the lime juice, whisking all the time. And finally, add the flour. Unfortunately, I don't have a substitute for sour cream or sweetened condensed milk to suggest.
Bake until almost set, about 28 minutes, then remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. It will take about an hour!
Once the pie is at room temperature, transfer it to the fridge for at least 6 hours before slicing! If you slice before this time is up, your pie will be runny! The good news, you can make it up to 5 days in advance and store it in the fridge!

Limes vs Regular Limes

Limes are tart and sweet… while regular limes are tart and slightly bitter. Limes are much smaller than Persian limes and have a very thin skin. They also have a more aromatic profile than classic limes, which makes them popular in the baking world! They are easiest to find between June and August and usually show up in specialty grocery stores. Limes can be quite difficult to hunt year-round, while standard limes are easily found in grocery stores, big-box stores, and even bodegas year-round.

Can I use regular limes?

Yes, you can use regular limes. This pie won't taste exactly the same as if you used limes! It will be slightly more bitter and have less depth of flavor. But you will always have lime pie delicious on the hands!

Bottled lime juice

For great lime flavor without the hassle of searching and squeezing limes, use bottled lime juice ! This is available in the cocktail aisle of most grocery stores, or can be purchased online!

Can I double the recipe?

Of course you can! If you are serving a crowd, double this recipe and bake in a 30*20cm baking dish. And I suggest increasing the cooking time to 32 minutes! Then cool and refrigerate in the refrigerator as shown below.

Make it pretty!

While this lime pie is delicious enough to serve on its own, why not decorate it and turn it into a marvel ? It's easy! Simply whip heavy cream and icing sugar together until stiff peaks form ! Then spread it over the top of the pie or scrape it into a piping bag fitted with a star top and swirl nice dollops around the edge of the pie! Then, finely grate some lime zest and sprinkle it over the whipped cream. And finally, if you're feeling extravagant, garnish with lime swirls!

These extra steps only take 5 minutes longer , but will turn your humble pie into a total spectacle! Plus, the soft whipped cream helps break up the intense lime flavor, making it perfectly balanced and deliciously delicious!

That's it, you finally know how to make a superb Deep Dish Key Lime pie. You can't keep it to yourself share it ! I'm sure your friends will be impressed with your baking skills. So don't hesitate, offer them your Cookie Bars in one of our beautiful Lunch Boxes.

On MaLunchBox you will find in particular the classic Glass Lunch Box

If the image link does not work, click here to discover the collection

Or the small Lunch Bento, very practical for transporting your pancakes rolled with jam or better salted butter caramel!