Key Lime Pie Recipe

Time4h

Serves8

Tart and refreshing key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.

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Ingredients

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1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Ensure the crust is even and compact.
3
Bake the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

4
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
5
Pour into Crust
Once the crust has cooled, pour the key lime filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6
Bake the Filling
Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature.
7
Chill the Pie
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.

8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
9
Add Lime Zest
Gently fold in the lime zest into the whipped cream to distribute evenly.
10
Top the Pie
Once the pie is set and chilled, spread the whipped cream mixture over the top of the pie, covering it evenly.
11
Serve
Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled, garnished with additional lime zest if desired.