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Key Lime Pie
Tart, creamy key lime filling in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream. Bright, refreshing, and the perfect ending to any meal.
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Graham cracker crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Step 2 — Filling and topping
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime or regular lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Make the crust
Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- 2
Fill and chill
Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, lime juice, and zest until thick. Pour into cooled crust. Bake 12–15 minutes until just set. Chill 4 hours. Whip cream with powdered sugar and pipe or spread over pie before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 360 cal · 6g protein · 42g carbs · 19g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
