Description
Indulge in the refreshing tanginess of this Key Lime Pie with a velvety smooth filling topped with luscious whipped cream. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest (optional)
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a pie dish and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lime juice, and zest. Pour into the crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Chill and serve: Cool the pie, refrigerate for 4 hours, then top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Key lime juice can be substituted with regular lime juice.
- Chill the pie before adding whipped cream for clean slices.
- Pie can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
