Andrew Zimmern's Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Andrew Zimmern's Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (8 ounces); 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 8 large egg yolks; Two 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk; 1 1/4 cups fresh Key lime juice; Pinch of kosher salt; Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving; Key lime slices, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (8 ounces)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 large egg yolks
Two 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cups fresh Key lime juice
Pinch of kosher salt
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving
Key lime slices, for garnish (optional)

1
Make the Crust Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk the graham cracker crumbs with the brown sugar and salt.
3
Add the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
4
Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom and up the side of a 10-inch metal pie plate to form the crust.
5
Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, until just set.
6
Let cool completely.
7
Make the Filling In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with the condensed milk, lime juice and salt until smooth.
8
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and transfer to the oven.
9
Immediately lower the oven temperature to 325.
10
Bake the pie for 20 to 25 minutes, until set around the edge and slightly jiggly in the center.
11
Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
12
Make the Filling Mound the whipped cream decoratively on the pie and garnish with Key lime slices.
13
Cut into wedges and serve, passing additional unsweetened whipped cream at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (8 ounces), 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, Pinch of kosher salt, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Andrew Zimmern's Key Lime Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Andrew Zimmern's Key Lime Pie

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