Margarita Key Lime Pie Recipe
Make Margarita Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to ensure an even layer.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, tequila, lime zest, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Pour the filling
Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the pie
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 8
Chill the pie
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set completely.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Make the whipped cream
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Top the pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with lime slices and key lime zest.
- 11
Serve
Slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your Margarita Key Lime Pie!
