Key Lime Pie Recipe
Graham cracker crust, key lime custard and whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth and well blended. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
- 3
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- 4
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle lime zest over the top of the whipped cream for garnish. Slice and serve chilled.