Key Lime Cream Pie Filling

Aug 28, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A creamy, sliceable Key lime cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 15 min

Cook 17 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 32 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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1.09-inch graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought
14.0 oz (397.0 g)sweetened condensed milk, 1 can
4.0 (72.0 g)large egg yolks
½ cup (120.0 ml)Key lime juice, fresh or bottled
1.0 tbspKey lime zest, finely grated
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F.
Whisk the egg yolks and zest for 1 minute, then whisk in the condensed milk, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Pour into the crust and bake until the edge is set but the center still jiggles slightly, 15 to 17 minutes.
Cool on a rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 3 hours.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make key lime cream pie filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 17 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store key lime cream pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

A creamy, sliceable Key lime cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

334 Calories / serving

13.7g Fat

46.8g Carbs

6.9g Protein

36.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2672 cal · 110g fat · 374g carbs · 55g protein · 294g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 334 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 63 min·3.7 mi·~7350 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 45 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
Swimming laps 47 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 steps
Dancing 54 min
Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 78 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.