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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Key Lime Filling
Whipped Cream Topping
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Pie Crust
- 1
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated and resemble wet sand.
- 2
Press the Crust into the Pan
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 compact it evenly.
- 3
Pre-bake the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the Key Lime Filling
- 4
Whisk the Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping
- 7
Whip the Cream
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Top the Pie
Spread the whipped cream mixture over the chilled pie filling evenly.
Garnish the Pie
- 9
Add Coconut and Lime Zest
Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes and additional lime zest over the whipped cream topping.
- 10
Serve
Slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade Key Lime Pie!
