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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until well combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until fully combined and smooth.
- 4
Pour the filling
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the topping
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6
Serve the pie
Gently spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie, and sprinkle with lime zest for garnish. Slice and serve chilled.
