Description
Indulge in the tangy and sweet goodness of this classic Key Lime Pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lime-infused filling, each bite is a taste of sunshine.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
For Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake.
- Make the Filling: Whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and zest. Pour into the crust and bake.
- Cool and Chill: Cool the pie, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use true key limes or bottled key lime juice labeled as such.
- Pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with lime slices or zest for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
