Key Lime Pie Recipe
marshmallow brulee, toasted coconut, lime zest
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Prepare the Crust
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Filling
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
- 4
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Prepare the Topping
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Add Toppings
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Top with lime zest and toasted coconut. For the marshmallow brulee, place marshmallows evenly over the whipped cream and use a kitchen torch to toast them until golden brown.