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Key Lime Pie

Two key lime pies next to slices.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone

Key limes are also known as Mexican or West Indian limes. If you can't find them in your area, substitute bottled Key lime juice. We've tried several different brands in our test kitchens, and prefer the taste of Manhattan.* This recipe is modified from the classic one found on many condensed milk and Key lime juice labels; we've added additional lime juice for more tartness.

Cooks' note:

Pie (without topping) can be chilled up to 1 day.

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