Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
- 3
Add melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- 4
Press the crust mixture evenly into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Filling
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened.
- 6
Slowly whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- 7
Stir in lime juice and lime zest, then add vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- 8
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- 9
Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled and firm.
Topping
- 10
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with extra lime zest if desired. Chill briefly if needed before serving.