Key Lime Pie Recipe
Make Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
- 3
Add Butter
Pour the melted butter into the mixture and stir until all crumbs are evenly coated.
- 4
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 5
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6
Cool Crust
Remove from oven and allow to cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice.
- 8
- 9
Fill Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake Filling
Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes.
- 11
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
Topping Preparation
- 12
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 13
Add Sugar
Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 14
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie, and sprinkle lime zest on top for garnish.
