My Southern Grandma's Key Lime Pie

Submitted by hollyfrolly

"Ok, southern secret to this pie.... limeade!!!! I know it sounds ridiculous, but the end result is pretty darn delicious. So super easy to make. (**Time noted includes chilling pie overnight.)"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 8 inches graham cracker pie crust
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, Eagle Brand
• 1 large lime, juice and zest of (preferably a Key lime, but not necessary)
• 1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip, softened
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
• 4 drops green food coloring

directions

1. Use a large mixing bowl; grate rind (zest) of lime, add squeezed lime juice frozen limeade and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl. Mix well.
2. Add Cool Whip; mix well again.
3. Spoon into prepared pie crust.
4. Swirl top with spoon.
5. Cover; chill overnight.
6. Keep chilled until serving.

Reviews

[McNealman345]

My granny used make this pie all the time. I loved it.