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. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Make sure to pack it tightly.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Filling
- 4
Mix the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Fill the crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake the filling
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Topping
- 7
Prepare the whipped cream
In a mixing bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- 8
Top the pie
Spread the whipped cream mixture over the cooled key lime filling, and sprinkle with lime zest for garnish.
- 9
Chill and serve
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set fully. Slice and enjoy your delicious key lime pie!