Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie

This Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie is one of the most delicious and tasty pies you will ever eat! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor! The combination of a graham cracker crust with a sweet, creamy filling, topped with a bit of whipped cream, can’t be beaten! This pie is perfect for any holiday gathering, birthday, or really any time!

Oh my goodness, I’m so not kidding when I saw that this is probably one of the best things you will ever eat! I may be biased, but Key Lime Pie is one of the best pies and desserts ever. But I haven’t always felt that way. When I was younger the thought of Key Lime Pie slightly grossed me out. I figured it had to taste similar to lime jello or a fake lime flavor, and that didn’t sound appealing. However, when I met my husband, I quickly found out that his favorite dessert is…Key Lime Pie! And his favorite place just so happens to be the Florida Keys as well.

Life-Changing Pie

So, since I had never been to Florida at the time, we took a trip to the Florida Keys for our honeymoon. Of course, my hubby had me try an Authentic Key Largo Key Lime Pie. Honestly, I couldn’t believe how fresh, tangy, creamy, and light it was! I was expecting a fake lime taste, but I was pleasantly surprised! That was the moment I knew that key lime pie was forever going to be my favorite dessert as well! Overall, that trip was honestly life-changing, not because of the pie but because that was the start of our journey and instrumental in why we moved to Florida and are living here today.

If you have never been to the Florida Keys, I highly recommend you take a trip! It’s a beautiful paradise, and an experience you won’t want to miss! But if you want a taste of Florida, this pie recipe is the best place to start!

Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie Ingredients

• Cinnamon graham cracker crumbs 
• Raw cane sugar
• Butter 
• Canned sweetened condensed milk
• Egg yolks
• Fresh key lime juice 
• Key lime zest
• Whipped cream

Key limes may not be as easy to find, so if you have to, you can use regular limes. Although I don’t recommend bottled juice, if you do have to use it, Nellie & Joe’s Key West Lime Juice is your best option.

Pie Making Equipment

• Blender or food processer
• 2 large mixing bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Zester and juicer
• Whisk
• 9-Inch pie plate

I list a blender or food processor because I always make my own graham cracker crumbs, and I find the easiest way to crush them finely is by using my Ninja Blender. I use one of the small smoothies attachments and break the graham crackers in half. It takes seconds to grind them up, so it’s a big time saver. Of course, you can buy graham cracker crumbs if you prefer! I also think investing in a zester and juicer for this pie is a great idea! If you’re using fresh lime juice, it’s somewhat of a pain to squeeze the limes by hand, so a manual press is helpful.

Freezing Key Lime Pie

If you want to pre-make this pie, you can easily bake it and store it in the freezer. You’ll want to let it cool completely after baking, and don’t add the whipped cream to the top. Once it’s cooled, carefully wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and place it in a Ziploc freezer bag. I wouldn’t keep it in the freezer for longer than 3 months. Then once you’re ready to eat it, unthaw it in the fridge for a few hours.

If you’re like me and you enjoy pretty much anything with fresh lime juice, I have a feeling you will enjoy these Key Lime Chocolate Chip Muffins! They are a delicious snack and a bit healthier than a slice of pie.