Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a creamy and tangy dessert with a crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for 10 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
For extra zest, garnish with thin lime slices or a sprinkle of extra lime zest before serving.
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