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raspberry key lime pie in a white pie pan

Raspberry Key Lime Pie

Sean
Raspberry ley lime pie is a fun take on a classic dessert. It is made with a graham cracker and walnut crust, a tart key lime filling, and then topped with a raspberry swirl. This chilled dessert is perfect for those hot summer months when fresh key limes are in season.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9 inch pie pan
  • Food processor
  • Toothpick or knife
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Flat bottomed glass

Ingredients
 
 

Graham cracker crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Key lime pie filling

  • 28 ounces condensed milk
  • 1 cup key lime juice about 30-40 limes
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest

Raspberry swirl

  • 6 ounces raspberries
  • 2 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, 177°C, or gas mark 4.

Making the crust

  • In a food processor combine the walnuts or pecans, graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon. Blend until nuts are finely chopped and mixed well. Slowly drizzle in the butter.
    1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup walnuts, 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 6 tablespoons butter
  • Pour the crumbs into the pie pan. Using the flat bottomed glass press the graham cracker mixture firmly along the bottom and the sides of the pie pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven to cool. Leave the oven on.

Making the raspberry swirl

  • In a bowl combine he raspberries and sugar. Using a spoon or spatula mash the raspberries against the side of the bowl.
    6 ounces raspberries, 2 tablespoon sugar
  • Place a fine mesh sieve over a mixing bowl and press the raspberries to release the remaining juice. This liquid should be very thin and that is ok.

Making the key lime filling

  • In a mixing bowl combine the condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until evenly combined.
    28 ounces condensed milk, 1 cup key lime juice, 4 egg yolks, 1 tablespoon key lime zest

Baking the pie

  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust and then drizzle the raspberry syrup on top of the filling. Using a knife or toothpick swirl the raspberry sauce.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and cool on the counter for an hour.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 3gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 684IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer*
Keyword Key Lime, Summer Dessert
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