A refreshing key lime pie can make hot summer afternoons more bearable. The best key lime pies have pale, smooth fillings that taste tangy-sour rather than sweet. The graham cracker crust should be crumbly and not dense or tough. An authentic whipped cream topping is preferred. Pies are ranked by how closely they taste like sharp, sour key limes, with lower rankings going to pies that taste artificial, starchy, or blandly sweet. Crust and topping should complement the filling’s flavor. One evaluated option, Great Value Key Lime Pie, is described as unpleasant, with an eggy, astringent filling, a dense hard bland crust, and an artificial-tasting topping.
"I would not buy the Great Value Key Lime Pie again. I would be embarrassed to offer it to guests, and it's too gross to eat on its own. The filling has astringent citrus and eggy flavors that don't go together well. The crust is too dense, hard, and bland, while the topping tastes artificial. Every component of this pie is off-putting."
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