Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 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 evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are light and frothy. Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake the pie for 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
Topping
- 5
Prepare the topping
In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- 6
Top the pie
Once the pie has set, remove it from the refrigerator and spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the pie. Optionally, garnish with additional lime zest or lime slices.
