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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Key Lime Pie



This weekend while our son was at his Grandparents we got to go out for dinner with friends!  Somewhat of a luxury for us.  So instead of ordering dessert at the restaurant, I made dessert so they could come back to our house and hang out for a little while.  The guys work together, and through the grape vine I heard that it was suggested by one of them that I find a way to make Key Lime Pie so my husband could bring it into work.  So instead of making mini pies, I decided I would just make it for the guys this weekend in the full pie form.  I even spoiled them with homemade whipped cream!  I must admit, this was only because I was out of the squirty kind from a bottle :)  Or as that is known in my house growing up "Squirty Cream". 

Key Lime Pie is super easy to make.  You have the Graham Cracker Crust, and then the filling of the pie is 3 ingredients!  You really can't get much simpler.  Now, I know that there is some debate...to meringue or not to meringue.  Well I have never meringued on a Key Lime Pie, so I didn't start this time.  The idea does intrigue me though, so maybe sometime I will try it. 

I have no idea where this recipe is from.  It is just jotted down on a post it, in my recipe box.  I know I have been making it for at least 7 years, but I don't know how I got it in the beginning.  


Key Lime Pie
Printable Recipe

1 Graham Cracker Crust (recipe to follow)
1 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup Key Lime Juice
3 egg yolks

Blend everything until smooth.  Pour into crust.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Allow to stand for 10 minutes, then refrigerate.  To serve, top with whipped cream.


Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Mix sugar with cracker crumbs.  Stir in the melted butter.  Pour into pie plate, and press firmly against the sides.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Cool slightly. 


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39 comments:

  1. Nava KAugust 10, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Awesome looking, the combo of color is amazing, esp with the lime.

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  2. Claudia A Whats CookinAugust 10, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    This is sure heavenly looking! wow nice job no wonder your on Top 9 with these fabulous amazing photo hope they pick this one too! Your pizza looks awesome too!

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  3. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I have been tossing the idea around of a key lime cheesecake. Key lime something soudns so good to me and my husband loves cheesecake. Your sounds so yummy! I'm glad you had a good time while your son was with his grandparents!

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  4. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Oh, how beautiful! I love Key lime pie...and this sounds pretty much like my recipe, too. Wish hubby liked it...I need an excuse to make it just to have a slice~

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  5. Quirky HomemakerAugust 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Sounds so simple! I loooove Key Lime Pie.

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  6. ValAugust 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    That looks effortless and absolutely irresistible.

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  7. KristenAugust 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    That is one of my family's favorite pies. Yours looks mouth watering!

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  8. TerraAugust 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Such a beautiful idea, enjoy a homemade recipe after a lovely date night:-) This is my second most favorite pie, I just adore it! This looks so delicious:-) Hugs, Terra

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  9. TinaRBKAugust 10, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This pie definitely takes me back to Florida where I first sampled one. I have been hooked on the key lime flavor ever since. Your pie looks amazing-yum!

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  10. amy (fearless homemaker)August 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    you just can't go wrong with key lime pie! so easy to make + sooo delicious!

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  11. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 10, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh I LOVE key lime pie and this looks so delicious!! Great photos! :)

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  12. ErinAugust 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I absolutely love homemade whipped cream. I've been spoiled with it my entire life because my dad always whipped it up. It's so easy to make it's almost a sin to buy cool whip or "squirty cream" in my house.

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  13. AlidaAugust 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    This looks so delicious! Great photo! I think we're on the same wavelength...I made a key lime tart over the weekend :)

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  14. Kitchen SimmerAugust 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I love key lime pie! My mouth is puckering just imagining how good that tastes. Mmmmmmmm.....

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  15. Becka (The Elegant Eggplant)August 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    OMG, I looooove key lime pie. My absolute favorite!!!

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  16. CarolynAugust 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    No to meringue on the key lime pie...I think you did this just perfectly!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Gorgeous key lime pie. That sounds soo delicious and refreshing right now! I do that all the time with recipes--I place them somewhere, then have no idea where they came from. Oh well!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    How yum is that? It looks amazing!

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  19. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]August 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh gosh, Erin, that looks naughty, but so good. If I was faced with a buffet of desserts - that is the one I would pick. :)

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  20. LollyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Yum! This makes me extra excited for our Florida vacation next month. Your pie looks wonderful.

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  21. ManuAugust 10, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh my! This looks fantastic! Don't you just love lemon/lime desserts? I love their sweet tartness !!! :-)

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  22. kristyAugust 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I made one of these recently with an almond crust. Now I'm thinking I need to make another. It's too easy and too good!

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  23. Autumn @ Good Eats GirlAugust 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    This looks like a perfect summer dessert! YUM!

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  24. Lindsey@LindseliciousAugust 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Oh that pie looks so good and that mound of whipped cream is calling my name!!!

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  25. PamAugust 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I wish I had a slice right now!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love easy recipes like that....

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  27. janet@cupcakestocaviarAugust 11, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Oooo, my second favorite pie! Now I need to make one. Aren't you ashamed for making me even fatter, Erin? :-P

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  28. PFxAugust 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    You're rite, they look simply delish! I would love to get a big bite of that!

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  29. briarroseAugust 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    So easy to make and so very tasty. I've never leaned in the meringue direction...whipped cream for the win! :)

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  30. natalieAugust 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Looks so good! I love lime and lemon flavored desserts in summer: so light and refreshing. And I second briarrose--whipped cream over meringue any day of the week! :)

    Hope you had a relaxing, kid-free evening.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Mmmmm...I love key lime pie! So perfect for summer! :)

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  32. The Harried CookAugust 12, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Yummy! I love key lime pie... This looks really good! Thanks for the recipe :)

    PS - I left you some awards, and tagged you in my latest post... I hope you can check it out!

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  33. SashquatchAugust 12, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    This looks great and crazyyyy easy! Awesome recipe :)

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  34. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    The lemon pai looks amazing! Congratz for the top 9 Erin! ;)

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  35. AlyceAugust 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Inviting friends back to your house for dessert is a great way to do some easy, laid back entertaining. And your pie sounds amazing.

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  36. Nami | Just One CookbookAugust 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Congrats on Top 9, and we all have to appreciate the post-it survived for 7 years. I'm thankful you started blogging so all of your wonderful recipes stay in your blog! ;-) I love key lime pie and always want to eat homemade one. You said it's easy and I'm intrigued. I bookmark this because I can only bake "easy" desserts for now. =)

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  37. Priscilla-ShesCookinAugust 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    You really appreciate a night out with friends when your kids are young! I know this pie is a winner if you've been making it for 7 years! Love key lime pie, but have never made it. You're on a roll with the Top 9 - Congrats!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Congrats on your top 9
    This pie has been on my must make list forever..I should really try your recipe soon

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  39. kitaAugust 12, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I've been thinking about key lime pie around here for days. I just used up the last of my lemon curd - what was holding me back - now to eye up those limes!

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