Key Limes: Always try to spring for fresh produce you can grab from the produce shelf at the store. If you're really feeling adventurous, see what your local farmers market might have! But if you're really in a pinch, use key lime juice.

• Limes can be used however key limes are crucial for getting that tart, rather than acidic, taste you want in a key lime pie.

Light Sour Cream: Sour cream helps to provide a tangy flavor that beautifully compliments the tartness of the key limes. In addition, sour cream contributes to the overall texture of the dessert, ensuring a thick and velvety filling.

• If sour cream if all you have available, note that your filling pay be more creamy in texture.

Sweetened Condensed Milk: This is a must-have ingredient for this simple dessert, as it adds a rich and creamy consistency while providing the sweetness that will offset the key limes. Because sweetened condensed milk is so sweet on its on, no sugar is needed for this recipe

Graham Cracker Pie Crust: Admittedly, I have yet to make a key lime pie with a homemade graham cracker crust so you can use a 9" from the grocery store if you're in a rush.

• Feel free to make your own graham cracker crust with just this three ingredient recipe!

Homemade Whipped Topping (optional): Most traditional key lime pies come adorned with some level of whipped topping so be my guest and add some for decoration! If you're okay with simple, top it with some canned whipped cream.

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• Add another layer to your zesty dessert with this three ingredient whipped topping!