Key Lime Pie Recipe
A refreshing key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- 6
Fill Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake Filling
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes. The filling should be set but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- 9
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie and sprinkle with additional lime zest for garnish.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set completely.
