Key Lime Pie Recipe
Indulge in our refreshing Key Lime Pie, a tropical delight featuring a creamy, tangy lime filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a dollop of light, fluffy whipped cream, every bite transports you to a sun-soaked beach. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, it's the ultimate dessert to satisfy your cravings and lift your spirits!
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 3
Make the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Combine and Bake
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- 5
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 6
Serve
Once the pie is chilled, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime wedges before serving.
