Key Lime Pie Recipe
A delicious and tangy dessert made with key lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the bowl, mixing until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling
- 3
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to fully set.
Topping
- 6
Prepare the Topping
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the powdered sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Serve
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled key lime pie. Garnish with lime wedges on top for an extra zesty touch. Slice and serve chilled.