Key Lime Pie Recipe
Homemade with a graham cracker crust.
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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 the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it into the crumbs until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks. Whisk together until smooth and well-blended.
- 4
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Bake the pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
Topping
- 6
Prepare the topping
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream until it starts to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until soft peaks form.
- 7
Finish the pie
Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled key lime filling. Sprinkle lime zest on top for garnish.