Spoon University Logo
IMG 4467
IMG 4467
Recipes

How to Make Authentic Key Lime Pie

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UVA chapter.

My great-grandmother owned a house in the Florida Keys, which began my family’s love affair with key lime pie. We order it every time it’s on the menu. However, no restaurant’s pie has come even close to this recipe.

There is nothing quite like this tangy, sweet, and refreshing dessert. It makes me feel like I’m on the beach every time I take a bite.

tumblr m38mb9KEog1ruca7ao1 500 large

Gif courtesy of Tumblr

So, grab a bikini, a generous slice of pie, and enjoy.

5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings:8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Mix together graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter with a fork until moist.

  3. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Press mixture into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes.

    #SpoonTip: Use your measuring cup to evenly press the graham cracker crust into the pie pan.

  4. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Mix sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice together.

  5. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Pour mixture into the baked crust.

  6. Reset oven to 325°F.

  7. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Bake for 25 minutes. At which point, the middle should be set (aka not super wiggly).

    #SpoonTip: If you have time, let it cool and refrigerate for 8 hours.

  8. Photo by Kaely Egan

    Serve with whipped cream, and enjoy.