Key Lime Pie
A tangy and creamy Key Lime Pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, zesty lime filling, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- 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
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove 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 and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 10 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles appear on the surface.
- Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh key limes if available or substitute with fresh regular lime juice; chilling overnight enhances the pie’s flavor and texture.
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