Key Lime Pie Recipe
A refreshing dessert featuring a tangy key lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream for the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Key Lime Pie
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- 3
- 4
Add lime juice and zest
Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until combined.
- 5
Bake the pie
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- 6
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until set.
- 7
Serve
Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices before serving.
