Easy Key Lime Pie
This easy Key Lime Pie is creamy and cool, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. A classic, refreshing dessert that's simple to make!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs about 1 sleeve
- 0.25 cup grated unsweetened coconut or additional graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or full-fat
- 3 large egg yolks save the whites for another recipe
- 0.75 cup freshly squeezed lime juice preferably key lime, about 6 regular or 8-10 key limes
- 0.5 tablespoon finely grated lime zest preferably key lime, about 2 regular limes or 3 to 4 key limes
- 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whipped cream for serving
- 1 each thinly sliced lime or key lime wedges optional for serving
Instructions
Crust Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and brown sugar. Add the melted butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool to room temperature.1.5 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
Filling Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, egg yolks, lime zest, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust.0.25 cup grated unsweetened coconut
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Serve with whipped cream and lime wedges as desired.
Notes
This pie can be made a day ahead, making it perfect for gatherings.