True Key Lime Pie Recipe
Experience the perfect balance of tart and sweet in our True Key Lime Pie, featuring a creamy lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- 2
Make the Filling
In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until well combined.
- 3
Bake the Pie
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Serve topped with whipped cream and garnished with lime slices.
