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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even layer.
- 3
Bake the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set. Allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix filling ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, egg yolks, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Fill the crust
Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- 6
Bake the pie
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Whip the cream
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 8
Top the pie
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cooled key lime pie.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle the lime zest on top of the whipped cream for garnish.