Florida Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Florida Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; Filling; 5 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup lime juice, Freshly squeezed; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime peel, Coarsely grated; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 small lime, sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
Filling
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup lime juice, Freshly squeezed
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime peel, Coarsely grated
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 small lime, sliced (optional)

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["Prepare crust: Heat oven to 375 degrees.", "In 9"" pie plate combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar;stir in butter until blended.", "Press mixture firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of pie plate; bake 10 minutes until browned.", "Cool completely on wire rack.", "Prepare filling: In top of double boiler using wire whisk,beat egg yolks,lime juice,1/3 cup sugar and salt until well blended.", "Set over simmering water;cook about 5 minutes,stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to coat back of metal spoon.", "Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoons grated lime peel.", "Refrigerate mixture about 45 minutes until cool.", "Meanwhile,in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed,beat cream until soft peaks form.", "Set 1 cup whipped cream aside for garnish;fold cooled lime mixture into remaining cream.", "Spoon filling into prepared crust;refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.", "To serve: Spoon remaining whipped cream decoratively over top of pie; sprinkle cream with remaining 1 tablespoons lime peel.", "Garnish with lime slices,if desired."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Florida 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.

Florida Key Lime Pie

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