Key lime pie

American  

noun

1. a custardlike pie made with lime juice, condensed milk, eggs, and flavorings and served in a pastry shell.

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Example Sentences

Flight attendants squeezed lime juice on Biscoff to create Key lime pie flavor, and passengers tried their luck scoring extra packages to bring home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Key lime pie, originating in late 1800s Key West, is a large part of the continental United States’ southernmost island chain’s heritage.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

I’m about to take a bite from a slice of Key lime pie at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium when a host named Jacques stops by.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2023

She remembers a Cuban restaurant that made a Key lime pie she loved.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

A grain-free, no-bake take on Key lime pie that's perfect for the summer months.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2021