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, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- 2
Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
- 5
Make the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and key lime juice until well combined.
- 6
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and lime zest, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- 7
Assemble the pie
Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake the pie
Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until the filling is set but still slightly jiggles in the center.
- 9
Cool and serve
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- 10
Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices as desired.
