Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb 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 an even layer.
- 3
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Make the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Pour the Filling
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle the lime zest over the whipped cream as a garnish.