Key Lime Pie Recipe
A tart and creamy dessert made with zesty key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crust
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 firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 3
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- 5
Bake the pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
- 6
Serve
Once chilled, slice the pie and serve with whipped cream on top, if desired.
