Description
A classic Key Lime Pie with a creamy, tart filling and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup Key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
- for topping Whipped cream
- for garnish Lime slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices before serving.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 80
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