Foolproof Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Foolproof Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 graham cracker sheets, finely ground (1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup heavy cream, divided; 3 teaspoons Key lime zest, divided; 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Garnish: Key lime slices

Servings: persons

12 graham cracker sheets, finely ground (1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream, divided
3 teaspoons Key lime zest, divided
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: Key lime slices

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Combine cracker crumbs, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Drizzle butter over crumb mixture; toss with a fork until crumbs are moist. Press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie dish. Bake 8 minutes; let cool on a wire rack.
2
Whisk together 1/3 cup cream, 2 teaspoons lime zest, lime juice, milk, eggs, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into cooled crust. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
3
Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining 2/3 cup cream in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Dollop pie with whipped cream; garnish, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 graham cracker sheets, finely ground (1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs), 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Foolproof 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.

Foolproof Key Lime Pie

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