Homemade Key Lime Pie Recipe
The best Key Lime Pie around! Homemade Key Lime Pie served
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- 6
Add Lime Juice and Zest
Gradually add the key lime juice and lime zest to the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 7
Pour into Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake the Pie
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 10
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled key lime filling, smoothing it out evenly.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with lime wedges on top for decoration.
