Best Key Lime Pie

Name: Best Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 6 tbsp butter melted; 28 oz sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 3/4 cup key lime juice; zest from 2 regular limes or 4 key limes; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract

A tangy custard pie with graham cracker crust, made from sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice, topped with whipped cream.

Glycemic Load: 42.3 (High)

514 calories per serving

Serves: 10

Prep: PT10M

Cook: PT17M

About This Calculation

Best Key Lime Pie has a high glycemic load of 42.3 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are sweetened condensed milk (GL 26.4), graham cracker crumbs (GL 6.9), granulated sugar (GL 4.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.