Summer Sweet Key Lime Pie Recipe
Tart, tasty and totally irresistible! Our house-made pie is the perfect mix of creamy and zingy. all tucked into a graham cracker crust and topped with a swirl of whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the crumb mixture. Stir until all crumbs are coated with butter.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to create an even layer.
- 3
Bake the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until it is lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice until smooth.
- 5
Add Egg Yolks
Add the egg yolks and lime zest to the lime mixture. Whisk until fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Topping
- 8
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Top the Pie
Once the pie is chilled and set, spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
- 10
Serve
Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy the tart and creamy flavors!
