Key Lime Pie Recipe
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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 evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure to press firmly to create a sturdy crust.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until well combined and smooth.
- 5
Pour the filling
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. After baking, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Make the whipped cream
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 8
Add sugar and zest
Add the powdered sugar and lime zest to the whipped cream and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Top the pie
Once the pie is fully chilled and set, spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the pie. You can also pipe it for a decorative effect if desired.
