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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- 2
Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are thick and pale.
- 6
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until combined.
- 7
Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until fully incorporated.
- 8
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- 9
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Topping
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 11
Add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 12
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie filling and garnish with additional lime zest.
Serving
- 13
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.
- 14
Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy your refreshing key lime pie!