Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: For the filling:; 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup lime juice; 4 teaspoons lime zest; 4 large egg yolks; 1 pinch salt; For the crust:; 11 graham crackers or about 1 1/4 cups crumbs; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; to serve; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

For the filling:
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons lime zest
4 large egg yolks
1 pinch salt
For the crust:
11 graham crackers or about 1 1/4 cups crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
to serve
1 cup heavy cream

1
Thoroughly whisk all of the filling ingredients together, and set aside to thicken while you prepare the crust.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F.
3
Process the graham crackers in a food processor to fine crumbs. Add the sugar and salt, and pulse to combine. Last, add in the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
4
Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish (metal works best here) evenly on the bottom and up the sides. I like to use a dry measuring cup to help this along. Bake the crust until it is light golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
5
Cool the crust slightly, then give the prepared filling a final mix, and pour it into the pie pan. Turn the oven down to 325u00b0 F, and bake the pie until just set, but slightly wiggly in the center, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool the pie to room temperature, then set it in the fridge to chill completely, at least 3 hours or overnight.
6
Just before serving, whip the cream to soft peaks, and spread it on top of the pie.

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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: For the filling:, 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup lime juice, 4 teaspoons lime zest, and more.

Yes, 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.

Key Lime Pie

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