Classic Key Lime Pie
A vibrant and tangy Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, capturing the essence of summer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 205 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the perfect crust.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix them well until you have a sandy texture. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie plate to form a firm crust.
- Whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy filling into the prepared crust, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until set.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours. When you’re ready to serve, slice it into wedges and top each piece with whipped cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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