Refreshing Key Lime Pie
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this classic key lime pie, featuring a creamy, tangy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, each slice is a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness that will leave your guests craving more. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create this show-stopping dessert that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 8–10 key limes)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into a pie dish evenly.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Combine & Bake: Pour filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill & Serve: Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 98mg