Key Lime Pie fans — or KLPF for short — rejoice. Y’all have a guiltless version of your favorite treat starting now.
I am a recent convert of KLP. While it’s not my favorite pie flavor, and I certainly wouldn’t choose it over say, apple or coconut cream, I do like it. I like that tangy, sour bite and the creamy texture. And I like limes, but usually only in margaritas, so it’s nice to enjoy them in something other than straight tequila and my depressing company of drinking alone.
And it’s only fitting I fall in love with KLP now because I’m headed to Miami next month for BlogHer Food and I have a pretty decent hunch that this particular pie is pretty darn popular down there. Needless to say, I’m stoked to have a taste of an authentic Key West Key Lime Pie!
In the meantime, and because I live approximately a billion miles away from Florida, I need something easy to whip up when I get lonely and tequila isn’t an option (which, let’s face it, tequila is never really a decent option to begin with). So I whipped up this Guiltless Key Lime Pie and whoa, y’all. This is the cure for what ails your te-keeel-ya heart.
You will never believe this creamy, tart pie is made with lightened up, smarter substitute swaps and isn’t loaded with a billion calories or fat grams. It’s light, fluffy, easy to prepare, and tastes pretty darned close to the real thing.
And if you don’t think so, well, try drinking a shot first and then get back to me. Bottoms up!!
*key lime pie recipe adapted from Hungry Girl’s Just Desserts cookbook
- 1 9" prepared low-fat graham cracker pie crust
- 1 (14 oz) can fat free sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup fat free sour cream
- ¼ cup fat free liquid egg substitute
- Zest of 2 limes
- Cool Whip Free
- Lime slices, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prepared pie crust onto a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk, lime juice, and sour cream. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Add in the egg substitute and lime zest and mix until combined.
- Spread the filling into the prepared pie crust. Bake for approx. 15 minutes or until edges are firm. Do not over bake! Allow the pie to cool completely.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the pie until chilled, about 2 hours. Just before serving, garnish each slice with a healthy dollop of Cool Whip Free and garnish with a lime slice, if desired.
I took this pie to a friend’s house and it was devoured by her family in seconds. No one realized this tart and delicious pie was guiltless until I told them so. The texture and bright, refreshing lime flavor is so spot-on that no one will know your little low-cal secret. This pie will be a huge hit at your next gathering, I just know it — and if not, again — that’s what the tequila is for 😉
Have a delicious day!
xo, Hayley
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am in loooooove. We MUST find the best pie in Miami. I’m willing to try 100 to find it. 🙂
Tieghan says
I need to try key lime pie already! This looks awesome!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I lived in Miami for 6 months and yes – there is amazing key lime pie everywhere (that was actually the first time I had key lime pie was in Miami). I need this is my life!!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Hayley, you know this is right up my alley!! All those lighter swaps = perfect. I’ve actually never had true key lime pie — only the flavored Yoplait yogurt — but with how creamy yours looks, I think it’s about time that changed. And ohmygosh Miami is only 2 weeks away!! Where did the time go??? Can’t wait to see you there!!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
I am loving the Guilt Free dessert swaps! This looks beautiful and soooo delish! Perfect for a summer BBQ!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Um, must make. And soon. And will eat all by myself. You can’t stop me!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
First off – WHERE did you find limes that look like that?! Seriously, I cannot find a decent lime in GA to save my life. And the ones I did find? They were hard as rocks and 2 for $3.00!!! Evil.
Because I need to make this pie! And how am I going to do that without limes?!! Noo!!! Life is so cruel!
Zainab says
I usually ignore my guilt when it comes to keylime pie but you are making it easier to down an entire dish 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
yeah ok well I just met my new favorite summer dessert. I MUST EAT IT ALL!! 😀
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Patti says
This sounds amazingly delishious!!! I’m from Florida so I love Key Lime pie! I love the idea of a low cal version. Do you have nutritional info for this? Thanks so much! Love your blog!:)
thedomesticrebel says
Hi Patti! Unfortunately I do not have nutritional info on this recipe. I did get the recipe from Hungry Girl so perhaps she has stats on her site or in her books. Sorry I don’t have the info for you, but I hope you enjoy!
Mallory says
This pie looks really good. I did make it and it’s chillin’ in the fridge as I type this. I’m excited to try it. I would not call this pie a “guiltless” pie at all. When I entered the ingredients on myfitness pal and created the recipe the calories and sugars were very high! 350 calories and 35g of sugar for 1/8 of the pie. It is probably better than a traditional Key Lime pie recipe but not something you should eat on a regular basis!