Key Lime Pie Recipe

Time1h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until fully combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
2
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to ensure it's compact.
3
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

4
Make the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and creamy. Ensure all components are well combined.
5
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
6
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, just until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

7
Make the Whipped Cream
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
8
Add Lime Zest
Gently fold in the lime zest into the whipped cream mixture until well combined.
9
Top the Pie
Once the pie has cooled and set, spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the pie, or spoon it on top in dollops. Garnish with additional lime zest if desired.