Key Lime Pie Recipe
A classic key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Make sure it's evenly packed and smooth.
- 3
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Citrus
Stir in the key lime juice and lime zest until well combined.
- 6
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Filling
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Make the Whipped Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled pie filling.
- 10
Garnish
Garnish the pie with lime slices for a decorative touch.