Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsIt's a Southern thing - Downtown DurhamMason Jar Key Lime Pie Recipe

Mason Jar Key Lime Pie Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Topped with graham cracker crumbs and fresh whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the crust

    In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are well coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. 2

    Form the crust

    Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among the mason jars, pressing it down firmly to form a crust layer at the bottom.

  3. 3

    Make the filling

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.

  4. 4

    Fill the jars

    Pour the lime filling over the graham cracker crust in each mason jar, filling them about 3/4 full.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Refrigerate the filled mason jars for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.

  6. 6

    Prepare the whipped cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.

  7. 7

    Top the pies

    Once the pies are chilled and set, remove them from the refrigerator and top each jar with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

  8. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish each mason jar with a lime slice and a sprinkle of additional graham cracker crumbs.

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