Key Lime Pie Recipe
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
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 2
Press Mixture
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- 3
Bake Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes, until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- 5
Fill Crust
Pour the lime filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- 7
Chill Pie
Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until completely chilled.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Make Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 9
Top Pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled key lime pie.
- 10
Garnish
Garnish the top with lime wedges for decoration.