Key Lime Pie Recipe
A slice of homemade key lime pie, the perfect combination of tart and sweet.
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Ingredients
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Topping
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Pie
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
- 5
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until set.
- 6
Prepare the Topping
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the cooled pie and sprinkle with lime zest.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade key lime pie!