Authentic Florida Key lime pie with graham cracker crust and whipped cream.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.

Prepare the crust mixture

Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use a flat-bottomed glass to press firmly. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool while preparing the filling.

Form and bake the crust

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in the Key lime juice and zest until well combined.

Mix the filling

Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Fill and bake the pie

In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2–3 minutes.

Prepare the whipped cream

Just before serving, spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with additional lime zest or lime slices if desired.

Top the pie

graham cracker crumbs

granulated sugar

unsalted butter, melted

salt

sweetened condensed milk

egg yolks

fresh Key lime juice

Key lime zest

heavy whipping cream

powdered sugar

vanilla extract

Key Lime Pie

Make Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 4h 30m. Authentic Florida Key lime pie with graham cracker crust and whipped cream.

Key Lime Pie Recipe

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