Key Lime Recipe
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Key Lime Pie Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well blended.
- 3
Combine and Bake
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until set. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and garnished with lime slices.