Description
This Key Lime Pie recipe offers a delicious balance of tangy citrus and creamy sweetness on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a simple, make-ahead dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 ⅔ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 7 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 20 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Zest of 4 small limes
- 4 large egg yolks
- Optional Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 6 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and egg yolks.
- Pour filling into the baked crust.
- Bake for 22-23 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- For whipped cream: Whip cold cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe whipped cream onto the chilled pie.
- Garnish with lime zest or slices if desired.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is recommended for the best flavor.
- Key limes can be used if available, but regular limes work well.
- Ensure the pie is fully chilled before serving for the best texture.
- Stabilized whipped cream can be used if the pie will be out for an extended period.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A