Key Lime Pie Recipe
Make Key Lime Pie Recipe in just 1h 20m. 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 Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
- 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 it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk, 0.5 cups of key lime juice, and 4 large egg yolks. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The filling should set slightly but will still be a little jiggly in the center.
- 8
Cool and Chill
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely chilled.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Whip Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl, add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 10
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of lime zest on top for extra flavor.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy the refreshing taste of key lime pie!
