Key Lime Pie Recipe
Indulge in our zesty Key Lime Pie, featuring a creamy, tart filling made from fresh key limes, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well 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 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 3
Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Bake the Pie
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the oven for an additional 15 minutes, until set. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to chill.
- 5
Prepare the Topping
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 6
Serve
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie before serving. Enjoy your delicious key lime pie!
