Classic Key Lime Pie
A refreshing and tangy Key Lime Pie with a creamy filling and crumbly graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 225 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Mix egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with lime slices. Slice and serve.
Notes
For a less tart flavor, reduce the lime juice slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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