Who doesn’t love a good key lime pie? But what if you could make it even better! Well, now you can. If you add cream cheese, it’ll be like having our shareable Key Lime Cream Cheese cake as well.
Key Lime Pie Recipe (#1)
Ingredients:
1. 9 inch pie dish
2. pre-made graham cracker crust
3. 1 can sweetened condensed milk
4. ¾ cup key lime juice
5. zest of 2 limes
6. 1 egg
7. green food coloring (optional)
8. whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, egg, and green food coloring (if using). Stir until well combined.
3. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust, and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until filling is set. Remove from oven, and let cool completely on wire rack before serving.
Top with whipped cream just before serving if desired
Top Secret Ingredient
Lime is the star of the show in key lime pie, but did you know that adding a little bit of lemon can make it even better? It’s true! The acidity of the lemon helps to brighten the flavor of the lime and makes for a more well-rounded dessert. Trust us, this is one secret ingredient that you’ll want to use next time you make key lime pie!
Key Lime Pie Recipe (#2)
Ingredients:
1 graham cracker pie crust
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Pour into crust.
3. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. Spread whipped cream over top of pie. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Conclusions
When it comes to key lime pie, you can either love it or hate it. But if you’re in the camp of people who love this summer dessert, then we’ve got good news for you. We’ve found a way to make it even better with one simple secret ingredient:
Condensed milk.
That’s right, by adding just a little bit of condensed milk to your key lime pie recipe, you can take it from good to great. The sweetness of the condensed milk helps to balance out the tartness of the lime juice, and the result is a pie that’s insanely delicious. So if you’re looking for a key lime pie recipe that’s guaranteed to impress, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed.