Key Lime Pie Recipe
Classic key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- 4
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- 5
Serve
Slice the pie and top with whipped cream before serving.