Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe OptimistKey Lime Pie Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe

Inspired by The Optimist
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Classic dessert with graham cracker crust

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Melted Butter

    Melt the unsalted butter and mix it into the dry ingredients until well combined.

  4. 4

    Form Crust

    Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.

  5. 5

    Bake Crust

    Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

  6. 6

    Cool Crust

    Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.

Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Egg Yolks and Milk

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Key Lime Juice

    Gradually add the key lime juice to the mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined.

  3. 9

    Pour Filling

    Pour the filling into the cooled crust.

  4. 10

    Bake Pie

    Bake the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

  5. 11

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.

Topping Preparation

  1. 12

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 13

    Add Sugar and Whip

    Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

  3. 14

    Top with Whipped Cream

    Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.

  4. 15

    Garnish

    Garnish with lime zest for an extra touch of flavor.

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