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Key Lime Pie

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Key Lime Pie is a quintessential American dessert that offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a creamy custard filling made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks, all set in a graham cracker crust and topped with freshly whipped cream.

Ingredients

  1. For the crust:
    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    1/4 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    For the filling:
    1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable)
    3 large egg yolks
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    For the topping:
    1 cup heavy cream
    2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden, then cool.

  1. Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, and salt. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and bake for 15-18 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  2. Make the whipped cream topping: Beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
  3. Assemble the pie: Once the pie is chilled, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top. Garnish with lime zest or slices if desired.
  4. Serve: Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the crust mixture or top the pie with toasted coconut.
  • If key limes are not available, regular limes work just as well.
  • For a frozen version, freeze the pie after baking and chilling the filling. Serve it frozen with the whipped cream topping.

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