Key Lime Pie
A classic tangy and creamy Key Lime Pie with a graham cracker crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until light in color.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest; whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake pie for 10 minutes; filling should slightly thicken but not brown.
- Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
For an extra tangy flavor, use freshly squeezed key lime juice and chill the pie overnight for best results.
Find it online: https://justhealthybites.com/key-lime-pie-delicious-dessert/