Key Lime Pie Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 drop green food coloring, optional; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons Key lime juice; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; Whipped cream, optional; Thinly sliced Key limes and additional grated lime zest, optional

Servings: persons

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 drop green food coloring, optional
2 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Whipped cream, optional
Thinly sliced Key limes and additional grated lime zest, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water and food coloring if desired. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lime juice, butter and lime zest.
3
Pour into crust. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, lime slices and zest if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/2 cup sugar, 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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