Key Lime Pie Recipe
Make Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 1h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure it’s evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled.
Topping
- 5
Prepare the topping
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 6
Finish the pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Sprinkle with lime zest for garnish. Serve chilled.