Key Lime Pie
A tangy and creamy Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 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
- 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 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. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Bake the pie for 10 to 12 minutes until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface. Do not brown.
- Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh key lime juice and refrigerate the pie overnight to enhance the tartness and texture.
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