Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Make sure it is evenly distributed.
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
Topping Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Add Sugar and Zest
Add the powdered sugar and lime zest to the whipped cream, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Top the Pie
Once the pie is set, spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the pie.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional lime zest if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
