Description
Tropical Mango Key Lime Pie is a creamy, chilled mango dessert with tangy key lime, sweet mango puree, and a buttery graham cracker crust. It is smooth, bright, refreshing, and perfect for warm days or make-ahead gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/4 cup mango puree
Zest of 1 lime
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Mango slices and lime zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into a pie dish.
4. Bake the crust until lightly golden, then let it cool fully.
5. In another bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, mango puree, lime zest, and egg yolks until smooth.
6. Pour the mango key lime filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
7. Bake until the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
8. Let the pie cool fully at room temperature.
9. Refrigerate the pie until firm and well chilled.
10. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until thick peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
12. Garnish with mango slices and lime zest.
13. Serve cold.
Notes
The filling should remain slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven because it firms up during cooling.
Chilling is essential for proper texture and flavor.
For clean slices, use a warm knife and wipe it between cuts.
Store covered in the refrigerator for a few days.
Freeze for longer storage, then thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor, but bottled lime juice can be used.
Optional variations include serving with vanilla ice cream, adding a mango sauce drizzle, or adjusting sweetness and tartness by changing the mango or lime amounts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes
- Category: Mango Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 326