Key Lime Pie Recipe
Our friends in Florida gave us some 100% key lime juice to make our pie tart but sweet and we placed it all in a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Graham Cracker Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Make sure to pack it tightly to hold its shape. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- 5
Bake the Pie
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie filling. Garnish with lime slices if desired.
- 8
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious key lime pie!