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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for about 8 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Gradually add the Key lime juice and mix until fully incorporated.
- 3
Assemble the pie
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- 4
Prepare the whipped cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Sweeten with sugar to taste and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- 5
Serve the pie
Once the pie is set, slice it and serve topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
