Betty's Key Lime Pie Recipe

Indulge in Betty Lessard's legendary Key Lime Pie recipe, straight from the beloved "Betty's Pies Favorite Recipes" cookbook (Duluth, MN)! This creamy, tangy dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a refreshing key lime filling, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and decadent chocolate curls (optional). A perfect summer treat or anytime you crave a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 472.9 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Betty's Key Lime Pie

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How to Make Betty's Key Lime Pie

  1. **Make the Graham Cracker Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
  2. **Press into Pie Plate:** Reserve ½ cup of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
  3. **Prepare the Key Lime Filling:** In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk and ¾ cup key lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  4. **Add Cool Whip:** Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip (1 container).
  5. **Assemble the Pie:** Pour the key lime filling into the chilled graham cracker crust.
  6. **Chill:** Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set completely.
  7. **Garnish (Optional):** Before serving, garnish with the reserved graham cracker crumbs, additional Cool Whip, and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

190g

Fat

82g

Carbs

19g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Pies And Tarts Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit American Oven Easy Holiday Event Kid Friendly Pies Dietary Seasonal Midwestern Inexpensive Toddler Friendly Citrus Lime Novelty Taste Mood Equipment Presentation Served Cold 4 Hours Or Less