Key Lime Pie Recipe
Creamy key lime filling in a graham cracker crust.
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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
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Press into Pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks until they are light and frothy.
- 6
Combine Filling Ingredients
Gradually add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cups of key lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of lime zest to the egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
- 7
Pour into Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust.
- 8
Bake Filling
Bake the pie in the oven for an additional 10-12 minutes, just until set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip Cream
In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and continue whipping until firm peaks form.
- 10
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled key lime filling.
- 11
Garnish
Garnish with lime wedges on top for decoration.