Ruths Chris Key Lime Pie: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Chefs
This delicious and easy-to-make Key Lime Pie is inspired by the famous dessert at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, key lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter pie, adjust the amount of sugar in the crust.
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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