Comments on: Key Lime Pie

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:02 +0000

This is the best tasting and easiest keylime pie I ever made! The first time I made it, I used your coconut cream pie crust recipe with the macadamia nuts i it and it was a hit! Ty Sam for always testing and posting recipes. You are my first go to for any and every recipe! You have perfected my baking skills with your videos and easy directions. Thank you!

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:32:22 +0000

Delicious!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:16:39 +0000

In reply to Janis Osborne. Hi Janis! I haven't personally tried it, but I think it could work. Let me know how it goes. :)

By: Janis Osborne

Janis Osborne — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:06:29 +0000

can condensed coconut milk be used?

By: ashley

ashley — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:27:12 +0000

amazing

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan! Sorry for the confusion. This is for a 9.5 inch pie plate.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:05:08 +0000

In reply to Eleanor. What.....? square pan? In the pictures it's done in a round pie pan and the instructions call for a 9.5 pie pan, which is round. No where do you show a square pan. Are the baking times for.a pie pan or a square pan? So confusing.

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:13:01 +0000

A this pie recipe be baked in a 9 inch square pan ?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:30:29 +0000

In reply to Jim. Hi Jim! That sounds like a delicious pie! I would probably add the meringue when the pie is still warm. :)

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:47:49 +0000

I’d like to make this with a meringue topping like the one in your Lemon Meringue Pie recipe. How long should I let the pie cool when it comes out of the oven before adding the meringue?

By: Michel cloutier

Michel cloutier — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:36:28 +0000

Absurdly simple. Yet this is the best recipe I’ve ever tried. You can’t go wrong sticking to the basics

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:35:22 +0000

In reply to Mel. You're welcome, Mel! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:34:10 +0000

This is the best and easiest Key Lime I’ve ever tried. I have tried many different recipes, none turned out. This one sure did!!! thank YOU! It’s going to be a very special Thanksgiving!

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:27:45 +0000

I’ve made this key lime pie no less than 20 times after discovering Sam’s recipies a few years back. It’s so simple to make and tastes incredible! I’ve been told by several key lime enthusiasts it’s the best key lime pie they’ve ever had!

By: april

april — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:44:10 +0000

This is a great recipe! Not to be annoying, as you already know that key west limes arent true key limes… but they arent even close. Key west limes are basically just normal limes. I’m from Florida, and lived there for 20 years before moving to Texas a decade ago.

Real key limes are yellow, and arent very similar to key west limes at all. You might as well use normal limes instead of the bottled stuff. The key west lime juice is just from normal limes grown in Mexico.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:36:18 +0000

In reply to Aubree. I'm so glad it was such a hit, Aubree! :)

By: Aubree

Aubree — Thu, 29 May 2025 19:21:11 +0000

Ok, so I made this for a blind taste test against 4 other store bought pies with 10 tasters. My pie, using this recipe, wasnrated best for everyone. I can ALWAYS count on a recipe from Sam. The other pies were from Publix, Windixie, and two different ones from whole foods.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:43:49 +0000

In reply to Samra. Hi Samra! I don’t recommend it. Key limes aren’t just smaller and more obnoxious to squeeze than regular limes, they also have a different acidity and flavor to them. While some people will argue that you can substitute lime juice for key lime juice, it’s just not my preference or recommendation.

By: Samra

Samra — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:36:43 +0000

In reply to Amelia Perry. I want to make this recipe but can't find key limes or key lime juice anywhere near me. Would it be very different if I just used regular limes?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:02:59 +0000

In reply to Brian. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much, Brian! :)

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:10:56 +0000

Thank you for the great recipe Sam! Yours had the best consistency I’ve gotten out of all the other key lime piece recipes I’ve tried. I do think this is on the sweeter side and I like my key lime pie’s more tart (especially with sugary whipped cream). I ended up freeze distilling the juice to concentrate it without messing with the ratios and it ended up being perfect. My immediate and extended family loved it and asked if it was from a restaurant!

By: Summer Glitter Strueber

Summer Glitter Strueber — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:57 +0000

My mum said it’s the best key lime pie she’s ever had! First try for me too! I used 4 egg yolks instead of 6. The suggestion to use the garlic press was very helpful!!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:21:03 +0000

In reply to Ava. You're welcome, Ava! I'm so happy to hear everything turned out so well! :)

By: Ava

Ava — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:54:09 +0000

In reply to Eric. I am just starting out baking and found your site. I have made five of your desserts so far (including this key lime pie, for Thanksgiving actually!) and loved each one of them. these are so easy to follow, with plenty pictures and an actual detailed video for once! No annoying newsletters or a demand for a subscription on the site either. only delicious recipes! Thank you so much!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:18:53 +0000

In reply to Eric. Hi Eric! I'm not sure what you could use. I don't think the disposable pans are going to quite be large enough and I'm not sure how it would change the bake time.