Key Lime Pie Recipe
Classic 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 the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure it’s evenly distributed.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and lime zest until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- 6
Fill the Crust
Pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- 8
Cool the Pie
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until well chilled.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Make the Whipped Cream
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 10
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Sprinkle with additional lime zest for garnish.