Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: 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 (about 10 cookie sheets); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 large egg whites, divided; 1 tablespoon water; Cooking spray; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice or fresh lime juice (about 6 Key limes); 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon grated Key lime or lime rind; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 cookie sheets)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 large egg whites, divided
1 tablespoon water
Cooking spray
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice or fresh lime juice (about 6 Key limes)
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon grated Key lime or lime rind
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Place 1 egg white in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons egg white to graham cracker mixture, tossing well with a fork to combine. Discard remaining beaten egg white. Add 1 tablespoon water to graham cracker mixture; toss gently to coat. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. (Moisten fingers, if needed, to bring mixture together.) Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3
Place 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add juice and condensed milk, beating until thick; stir in rind. Spoon mixture into prepared crust. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until edges are set (center will not be firm but will set as it chills). Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely, and chill at least 2 hours.
4
Place remaining 3 egg whites in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until foamy using clean beaters.
5
Combine sugar and 2 1/2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 250u00b0. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over chilled pie (completely cover pie with meringue).
6
Preheat broiler.
7
Broil pie 1 minute or until meringue is lightly browned.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 cookie sheets), 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 4 large egg whites, divided, 1 tablespoon water, 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.

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Key Lime Pie

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