Creamy Key Lime Pie
Easy-to-make creamy key lime pie!
Recipe Variations: None.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen deep dish pie crust
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
- 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
- 1/3 cup Key lime juice or regular lime juice
- 1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
- Additional grated lime peel, if desired
Directions
- Place cookie sheet on oven rack. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Let 1 crust thaw 10 to 20 minutes. Prick bottom and around side thoroughly with fork. Bake on cookie sheet 9 to 11 minutes or until very light golden brown.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg and condensed milk. Beat in 1 tablespoon lime peel and the lime juice. Spread over crust.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. Just before serving, top with whipped topping. Garnish with additional lime peel. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.