Key Lime Pie Recipe
Make Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated and resemble wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Make sure it is evenly distributed and compact.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Make the filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Fill the crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake the pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 7
Cool the pie
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to fully set.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
- 9
Add sugar and zest
Add the powdered sugar and lime zest to the whipped cream, and continue to whip until soft peaks form.
- 10
Top the pie
Once the pie has set, spread the whipped cream topping over the pie evenly, and garnish with additional lime zest if desired.