Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust and a fluffy, zesty filling topped with whipped cream. This classic dessert is a perfect balance of citrusy flavors and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice or bottled key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Whisk egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Pour into the crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Chill and Serve: Cool the pie, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, top the pie, and garnish with lime zest.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh key limes if available.
- The pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
