Key Lime Pie
A refreshing and creamy Key Lime Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust that brings a taste of summer to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 230 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the crust mixture by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Mold the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
- Whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Fill the baked crust with key lime filling, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving with whipped cream.
Notes
Fresh key limes are fantastic, but regular limes work too. The pie freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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