South Florida is famous for Key West Key Lime Pie. With a Graham Cracker Crust and sweetly tart filling, you will dream of being in the tropics.

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Key West Key Lime Pie

As a result of growing up in Miami and spending weekends in the keys, I’ve had Key Lime Pie from all over South Florida.

A real Key Lime Pie only has a few ingredients.

I like to bake pies in my Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, but…….

I have added an option in the recipe down below, for those who want to use their Pressure Cooker.

This Key West Key Lime Pie fits perfectly in a 7 inch Cheesecake/Push Pan.

Add graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor.

And sugar.

Pulse until small crumbs form.

Add melted butter and combine.

Press the crumbs into a well greased Cast Iron Skillet, Pie Plate or 7 inch Cheesecake/Push Pan.

Push the crumbs only slightly up the edge of the pan.

While the Crust is baking, prepare the Filling.

In an Electric Hand Mixer, fitted with a wire whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and lime zest at high speed until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Gradually add the condensed milk and continue to beat until thick, 3 or 4 minutes longer. Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the lime juice, mixing until just combined.

Pour mixture into the crust and then bake.

After the pie is cooked, you’ll add the a thin layer of sweetened sour cream and then refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Cut the number of pieces you will need and put them in the freezer while you are making the whipped cream topping.

I was serving the whole pie, so I added the whipped topping to the pie, prior to serving.

Garnish the Key West Key Lime Pie with Lime Zest. This microplane does a nice job. Don’t grab the pith.

Make your own Homemade Whipped Cream to serve with the Key West Key Lime Pie.

Serve wedges with a dollop of whipped cream and a garnish with bit of Key Lime Zest.

Whip cream and confectioners’ sugar until nearly stiff and pipe along edge of pie.

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Key West Key Lime Pie {Pressure Cooker Method Too}