Easy & Zesty Classic Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
A gluten-free, tangy, and creamy key lime pie with a buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert balances sweet and zesty flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (350 g) gluten free graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
8 tablespoons (112 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (8 fluid ounces) key lime juice (juice of about 2 pounds key limes)
6 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 14-ounce cans (28 ounces total) sweetened condensed milk
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie pan.
Mix gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
Press mixture firmly into the pie pan to form the crust.
Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
Cool crust completely.
In a bowl, whisk together key lime juice, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until smooth.
Pour filling into cooled crust.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until filling is set with a slight jiggling center.
Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed key lime juice for best flavor.
Ensure egg yolks are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Chill the pie overnight for optimal flavor development.
Optional: Top with homemade meringue or lime zest for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg