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 the Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust.
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
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.
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Add Sugar and Zest
Add the powdered sugar and lime zest to the whipped cream. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream topping over the cooled pie, creating a smooth and even layer.
Serving
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving. Slice and serve chilled, garnished with additional lime zest if desired.