Key Lime Pie Recipe
Homemade key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the crumb mixture until well combined.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth. Add the lime zest and mix until well incorporated.
- 4
Fill the Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
- 5
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
Topping Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Whipped Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Top the Pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with lime slices as desired.