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Delicious key lime dessert with a creamy filling and lime garnish

Key Lime Dessert

A refreshing and creamy key lime dessert that balances tart and sweet flavors, perfect for summer vibes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 unit Zest from lime (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined, resembling wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden, then let it cool.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and key lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it out evenly.
  3. Bake the pie for an additional 10 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly.
  4. Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and lime zest. Pair with fresh berries or coconut sorbet for a refreshing touch. For variations, add coconut cream or crushed pineapple to the filling. To make it vegan, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk, and sour cream with cashew cream.

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