Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Combine Crust Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until they are thick and pale in color.
- 6
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk
Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- 7
Incorporate Lime Juice and Zest
Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest, mixing until smooth.
- 8
Pour into Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake the Pie
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 11
Add Sugar
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- 12
Top the Pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cooled key lime pie.
- 13
Garnish
Sprinkle lime zest over the whipped cream for a decorative touch.
