Description
Indulge in the tangy-sweet goodness of Key Lime Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. This classic dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a creamy, zesty lime-infused custard, topped with billowy whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or bottled key lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Lime slices or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Pour into the crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Chill and Top: Cool pie, then refrigerate for 3 hours. Whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the pie, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance the lime flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of zest.
- Regular limes can be used if key limes are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
