Key Lime Pie Recipe
Classic key lime pie with a graham cracker crust
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well blended.
- 6
Pour the Filling into Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 8
Chill the Pie
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Make the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 10
Top the Pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle with lime zest for garnish.