Key Lime Pie Recipe
Indulge in our refreshing Key Lime Pie, a luscious blend of zesty key lime juice and creamy custard, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and garnished with lime zest, this classic dessert offers the perfect balance of tart and sweet, transporting you straight to a tropical paradise with every bite.
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Ingredients
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Key Lime Pie Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Key Lime Pie
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 2
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 4
Chill
Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until set.
- 5
Serve
Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest as desired.