Description
Key Lime Pie brings zesty sunshine straight from the Florida Keys to your dessert table, creating a creamy tang that makes taste buds dance with pure tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces/400 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Topping:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring your rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- Combine 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom and sides using the back of a measuring cup.
- Slide the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Remove the crust and let it cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 15 minutes.
- Whisk 4 large egg yolks in a medium bowl until they become smooth and slightly pale.
- Add 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk to the egg yolks, stirring until completely integrated.
- Pour 1 cup of freshly squeezed key lime juice into the mixture, whisking continuously until the filling becomes uniform and silky.
- Carefully pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Return the pie to the 350°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the filling is just set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 3 hours or ideally overnight to allow the filling to completely set.
- Before serving, top with freshly whipped cream and garnish with delicate lime zest curls.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the most authentic and bright flavor in your pie.
- Crush graham crackers finely and press the crust mixture firmly to create a solid, crisp base.
- Zest your limes before juicing to capture maximum citrus essence and enhance the overall taste.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat condensed milk with a low-fat alternative and use a reduced-fat graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg