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Mile High Key Lime Pie

March 16, 2015 by rachelle 27 Comments

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There isn’t much more that says spring/summer/warm weather to me than Key Lime Pie.

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I want warm weather to be here so bad that I had to take it to the extreme.  A plain old Key Lime Pie was not going to cut the mustard.  I had to make it epic.

 


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The first time I ever had Key Lime Pie was at the beach on a summer vacation, so it always reminds me of beach and summer.  I’m ready for both.

 

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My uncle gave me this recipe several years ago and it makes two pies.  I decided that two pies were going to collide into one ginormous  beautiful blast of  Key West in my kitchen.

 

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So I say adios to winter.  I open my arms, spin around like Julie Andrews on a mountain top, and say hello to spring. I missed you old friend.

 

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And Old Man Winter?  I moon you, spit in your face, and flip you the bird.

 

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Mile High Key Lime Pie

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 stick of butter melted

For the pie

  • 3 cans of condensed milk
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1 cup key lime juice I used Aunt Nellie
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

For the topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2-3 keylimes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press to bottom and sides of a spring form pan.
  3. Add all pie ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium low until combined
  4. Pour pie mix into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes
  5. Cool completely and refrigerate uncovered at least 4 hours or overnight
  6. Add cream and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment
  7. Whip on medium high until stiff peaks appear (6-8 minutes)
  8. Spread over top of pie and top with lime zest

Note: You can make two pies by dividing the batter between two prepared pie pans and reduce the baking time to 20-25 minutes.

Random Fact: I took this pie to a birthday party and my friends hid it to save for themselves, so that’s why there are no pictures of it sliced and the pictures are in a pie/cake carrier 🙂

Random Fact: You can buy pie/cake carriers at the Dollar Tree for (you guessed it) one dollar, so if you take it to a party you don’t have to worry about the return of your plate or carrier.

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    March 16, 2015 at 11:40 am

    This key lime pie looks gorgeous! I’m in love with the creamy frosting. Sounds like the perfect pie for the spring!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Gayle! I thought we all needed some spring in our lives!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    March 16, 2015 at 11:41 am

    You’re my hero. Seriously, this Key Lime Pie is my dream. I love the graham cracker crust and all the limey goodness in this recipe. <3

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      Ha ha Erin! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  3. marcie

    March 16, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Key lime pie is a favorite, and I make it a lot. This pie looks off the charts delicious! The more key lime love the better. 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks so much, Marcie. Spread the key lime love for sure!

      Reply
  4. Manali @ CookWithManali

    March 16, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    wow that’s one huge key lime pie! the bigger the better 😀 looks delicious Rachelle 🙂 Pinning this!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Lol! It is huge, Manali! Thanks for the Pin!

      Reply
  5. mira

    March 16, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Love key lime pie and this one looks so refreshing and delicious! Need to try it! Love the name “mile high”. Pinned and shared 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Hehe, Mira – I was feeling kind of mile high crazy! 🙂 Thanks so much for the Pin and share!

      Reply
  6. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness

    March 16, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    I have yet to try a key lime pie, but this looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 16, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      Whaaaat? Girl, you seriously have to try some kind of key lime pie! Thanks for your kind words, Cathleen!

      Reply
  7. David @ Spiced

    March 17, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Hahaha…I love that you just flipped Old Man Winter the bird. Is that allowed? 😉 What is 100% allowed is this pie, though. That thing is huge…and I need a slice ASAP! Are there any leftovers??

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 17, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      Haha David! I’m not sure if it is allowed but it was definitely needed! The pie was totally huge! Sorry, no leftovers. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    March 17, 2015 at 8:33 am

    This says summer all the way. Even if you made it during the winter, you could just close your eyes and savor each bite and dream of summer!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 17, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      Yes! Totally Kathy!

      Reply
  9. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert

    March 17, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I love how thick and tall this pie is. It’s a key lime pie lover’s dream! I’ll take a huge slice, please!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 17, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      LOL Jen! All the slices were huge! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine

    March 17, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Nothing beats Key Lime Pie! And yours is looking simply amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 17, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks, Olivia!

      Reply
  11. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

    March 17, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    This is the ultimate key lime pie! The more the better! It looks incredible!

    Reply
  12. Keri @ Fashionable Foods

    March 17, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite pies – this one looks so so good!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 17, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Mine too, Keri! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Mir

    March 18, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    HECK. YES. This is like my dream key lime pie. More more more!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 18, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      LOL! You are cracking me up, Mir!

      Reply
  14. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking

    March 23, 2015 at 6:52 am

    YEEESSS! I love that you just decided to put both pies into one giant pie! Bring on the key lime pie and bring on the summer!!!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 23, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      It was necessary, Lindsey. Summer can’t get here fast enough! I hope culinary school is going great for you!

      Reply

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