Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe~ Creamy, Sweet & Tart!

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining sweetness.

key lime juice

🥗Healthier: regular lime juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Regular lime juice is more accessible and less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Crush graham crackers and place them in a bowl.

Add sugar to the crushed graham crackers and mix.

Melt butter and stir it into the graham cracker mixture.

Grease a pie dish and pour the crumb mixture into it, pressing it firmly to form the crust.

Set the crust aside or refrigerate it.

Zest key limes and juice them to get about 3/4 cup of key lime juice, using around 30 key limes.

In a bowl, add two cans of sweetened condensed milk.

Add sour cream to the sweetened condensed milk and mix well.

Add the key lime juice to the mixture and combine thoroughly with a mixer.

Stir in lime zest (optional) for added flavor.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth it out.

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

Let the pie cool and refrigerate overnight for best flavor and texture.

Before serving, garnish with homemade whipped cream and additional lime zest.

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