Bryan's Key Lime Pie Recipe
House-made secret custard recipe, brown butter graham cracker crust, whip cream, lime zest & candied lime wheel
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
Make the Graham Cracker Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Prepare the Custard Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, key lime juice, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust.
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
Make the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Once the pie has set, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the lime zest over the whipped cream and place candied lime wheels on top for garnish. Slice and serve chilled.
