Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure to pack it tightly to form a solid crust.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the filling ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, freshly squeezed key lime juice, and egg yolks. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 5
Fill the crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the pie
Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until well chilled.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Make the whipped cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 8
Finish the pie
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled pie and garnish with lime zest. Slice and serve.
