Key Lime Pie – Just 3 simple ingredients to make this delicious, sweet, tart and creamy pie!
In the summer I usually like no bake desserts like these Avalanche cookies that are done in minutes! But some creamy and refreshing desserts that use the oven still need to be made. Like this key lime pie recipe. Key lime pie is one of my husband’s favorite desserts, and has been a staple in our house for years.
I have been making this easy key lime pie for years. It only takes 3 ingredients! You can’t get much better than that. I have no idea where the actual recipe came from. My husband found it about 15 years ago, and jotted it down on a post it note. Since then it has made its way to a recipe card and now here, so we can always find it.
This recipe for key lime pie is relatively basic. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t amazing. It doesn’t have a meringue topping or anything fancy. But topping with homemade whipped cream is definitely a must. We like our key lime pie tart, so the sweet cream helps balance it all out. My favorite form of meringue is Pavlova!
This key lime pie recipe 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. Well No Bake Kool Aid pie might be a close 2nd.
How to Make Key Lime Pie
- Use a large bowl so you can mix everything together well.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks. You can save the egg whites or breakfast or something else later, you just don’t want any of them in your pie.
- Key lime juice is different that regular lime juice. Most stores have a bottle of the key lime juice in the juice isle, so look for it there.
- You can use store bought or homemade graham cracker crust, both are delicious and work well!
If you like key lime flavor, you are going to love this easy key lime pie! And if you are looking for a completely no bake recipe this Key Lime Pie Ice Box cake should be on the menu. You will love the how sweet, tart and creamy it is.
Key Lime Pie
More Easy Pie Recipes
- Peanut Butter Cream Pie
- Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
- Kool Aid Pie
- Fresh Strawberry Pie
- French Silk Pie
- Vanilla Caramel Pie
- No Bake Jello Pie
- Gooey Brownie Pie
Key Lime Pie

Sweet, tart, creamy and perfect for spring.
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 1 14 oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice
- 3 egg yolks
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, , melted
Instructions
- To make the crust: 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.
- To make the filling: 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.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 398Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 112mgSodium 221mgCarbohydrates 56gFiber 1gSugar 47gProtein 7g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Kim Beaulieu says
I want it, I need it, I must have it.
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Now I can’t stop thinking about this! Yum!
Demeter says
This looks so easy to make! The perfect summer dessert!
TidyMom says
oh YUM!! this is almost dangerously easy to make!
I Heart Naptime says
Looks so delicious! Love that it only takes 3 ingredients 🙂 Super easy!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
This is my most favorite pie ever! Tangy and sweet and delicious!
Nutmeg Nanny says
One of my favs! Looks sooo good!
Jennifer Farley says
Your pie is beautiful! I’m definitely craving this right now.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
What a gorgeous pie! Such an amazing summer dessert!
Joanne says
I love how simple and flavor this pie is. Perfect!
Jennifer Blake says
My very favorite pie in the world! When we were in Key West (too long ago) we loved their key lime pie on a stick (frozen then coated in chocolate… good right?) but a classic is still a classic!
Jen says
Key lime is my husband’s favorite! I think I need to surprise him with this for the weekend!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I love a good key lime pie! Love citrus desserts!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
I love it! Looks really pretty!!
Beth says
Every time I make this recipe, my family and I enjoy this more and more! We love this recipe! Thank you!
Sara Welch says
My favorite pie to enjoy in the summer! This looks delicious; looking forward to dessert tonight, indeed!
Toni says
My all time favorite pie! You make it so easy. May family loves this recipe.
katerina @ diethood.com says
I would love a piece of this Key Lime Pie! It looks amazing!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
YUM!! I LOVE me a good key lime pie! It’s my favorite!
Suzy says
I never knew how easy key lime pie would be to make! We loved it!